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 with a

have to play it cool for a bit longer, at least until

don't need to endure anything. If I decide today, the store could be sold by tomorrow."

Lizzie's eyes sparkled with

Gina nodded again.

to the

security footage from their home, the medical report on her injuries, and evidence of Malcolm's

seemed minor but

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

Lizzie's hand, Gina comforted her, "Lizzie, Mom's

didn't opt for a hospital stay. After getting

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

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

admiringly,

just smiled without

way, is there no room to negotiate on the

I wouldn't part with

before the real estate prices in Cloudcrest

than just a place of business to

recent turmoil,