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

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 he' in question was, of course,

Lizzie's words, "Don't you worry, Lizzie. We don't need to endure 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

eyes

Gina nodded again.

to the

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

seemed minor but required

surge of regret for not having used

Gina comforted her, "Lizzie, Mom's okay.

hospital stay. After

of action. The very next 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

It's been 12 years.

shrewd business acumen, said admiringly, "Your husband is lucky to

just smiled

no room to negotiate on the price?"

over two million in inventory here, plus this three-story building. 3.5 million and it's yours. I wouldn't part with it for that price if I wasn't in a hurry." The property was Gina's

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

than just a place of business to her

the recent turmoil, Gina would never