From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 284

Chapter 284

Lizzie's words hung in the air before she continued with determination, "He's got to leave with nothing to his name! Also, we can't keep the grocery store running anymore. Let's sell it off and liquidate the

assets!"

This was something Anthea had specifically advised Lizzie to do.

As soon as Gina agreed to the divorce, it was imperative to sell off the family-owned grocery store. If the store remained, Malcolm would undoubtedly keep pestering Gina.

In the business world, such entanglements were the last thing anyone needed.

Gina blinked, not quite grasping Lizzie's point.

Lizzie took the time to clarify, revealing the strategy behind the move, to which Gina nodded in agreement, "Lizzie, your friend is right!"

Worried Gina might spiral into anxious thoughts, Lizzie reassured her, "Mom, don't worry. Even if the divorce goes through, with your skills, we'll live a great life! My friend, she doesn't have a dad, and her mom looks so young and vibrant! So, Mom, no sad faces, no regrets. This is a good thing for us!"

Seeing her daughter's strength, Gina knew she had to be just as resilient.

agreed

it cool for a bit

anything. If I decide today, the store could be sold by tomorrow." Gina had been in business for years and knew plenty of entrepreneurs who would be interested in

eyes

Gina nodded again.

to the

medical report on her injuries, and evidence of Malcolm's infidelity in hand, filing for divorce would be much smoother. They arrived at the

seemed minor but required several

felt a surge of regret for not having used a beer bottle on Malcolm's

her, "Lizzie, Mom's okay.

opt for a hospital stay. After getting her prescriptions and the medical report, she

day, she reached out to potential buyers for the store. One of them was Ricky, a robust 42-year-old man who had known Gina for years. "Gina, you've been running this grocery store for 12 years. Are you sure you want to

been 12 years. I'm exhausted.

said admiringly, "Your husband is lucky to have

smiled without

no room to negotiate on the

and it's yours. I wouldn't part

in Cloudcrest skyrocketed, she had

than just a place of business to her

turmoil, Gina would never have