From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 289

Chapter 289

"Don't worry, I promise I'll be there."

Karen flashed a smile. "I'm over at 2 Sunnybrook Estate. Annie, don't forget to swing by early tomorrow, okay? Give me a ring when you're close! Never mind, I'll just call you!" Annie was well-aware of Sunnybrook Estate, the ritzy neighborhood of Cloudcrest.

To say that the real estate there was worth its weight in gold would be an understatement.

Karen must be rolling in dough to live in a place like that!

After spending an afternoon at the Yeagers', and triple-checking that Annie would show up as promised, Karen reluctantly left their home.

Annie walked her to the entrance of the complex.

The Christensen family's car was already parked curbside, with Baber, the driver, at the wheel.

As Karen settled into the car, her grin didn't fade. Leaning back, she asked, "Baber, you been working your tail off driving lately?"

Baber blinked, a strange sense of déjà vu washing over him.

Karen had only struck up a conversation with him twice before.

first time was to boast

second was to brag about being the coolest

what she was going to show off

couldn't catch

but I'm

went on, "So... have you gotten yourself a

shook

"Last year, you were flying solo, and here we are, another year gone and you're still a lone

him a moment, but he finally mustered, "Ma'am, you sure are hip, knowing all about

closing in on

nonagenarian to be slinging around internet slang like 'lone wolf' was quite

smugness, "Of course, my grandson was like you, but thanks to me-Luxphinia's coolest granny-he doesn't need to anymore! What can I say, the kid's

was

continued, "Baber, what do you think of

conversation took a turn away from his

and nodded. "Pretty sharp." Despite her age, Karen's sense of

"Exactly! If I didn't have a keen eye, how could I have snagged such a beautiful bride for my

internally groaned. Here she

at the Christensen

a simple, elegant suit held a

understated, yet they exuded an innate aura of command that was