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.

time was to boast about

to brag about being the coolest

wondered what she was going to show

couldn't catch

for asking, ma'am, but I'm

"So... have you gotten yourself a girlfriend

shook

frowned. "Last year, you were flying solo, and here we are,

That stung! It took him a moment, but he finally mustered, "Ma'am, you sure are hip,

was closing in

slinging around internet slang like 'lone wolf'

to me-Luxphinia's coolest granny-he doesn't need to anymore! What can I say, the kid's lucky to have

could only sigh in silence. Today was all about Karen

you think of my eye

took a turn away from his

exhaled in relief and nodded. "Pretty sharp." Despite her age, Karen's sense of style was impeccable, even by Baber's youthful

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

groaned. Here she comes, the

the

office, a man dressed in a simple, elegant suit held a pen in one

movements were understated, yet they exuded an innate aura of command