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

then recalled Anthea's advice, "Mom, to ensure he leaves with nothing, we'll have to play it cool for a bit longer, at least until we've successfully sold the store." 'The

today, the store could be sold by

Lizzie's eyes

Gina nodded again.

to the

home, the medical report on her injuries, and evidence of Malcolm's infidelity in hand, filing

wound seemed minor but

not having used a

comforted her, "Lizzie, Mom's

Gina didn't opt for a hospital stay. After getting her prescriptions and the medical report,

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

you think I'm joking? It's been 12 years. I'm exhausted. I want

Gina's shrewd business acumen, said admiringly,

smiled without

the way, is there no room to negotiate on the price?"

in inventory here, plus this three-story building. 3.5 million and it's yours. I wouldn't part with it for that price

years ago, before the real estate prices in Cloudcrest skyrocketed,

place of business to her over

the recent turmoil, Gina would never have considered