From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 316

Chapter 316

Anthea stood there with a snake in her grasp, its tail wrapped tightly around her arm, its black and white patterns starkly visible. It was a sight that could send shivers down one's spine. Yet, there wasn't a hint of fear on her face. She was as calm as if she were holding a piece of rope instead of a live snake.

"Ann, you're amazing!" Karen gave Anthea a thumbs-up, proud of her choice in a granddaughter-in-law. "With that courage and skill, who could match up? Forget Rebecca! Not even a hundred Rebeccas could measure up to a single finger of her granddaughter-in-law." Thinking of Rebecca's future regret made Karen's heart swell with joy. She couldn't wait to announce to the world that Anthea was her chosen one. But alas, it wasn't time yet. She had to wait a little longer.

Adah was in awe, looking at Anthea with pure admiration. She had never imagined Anthea wouldn't be scared of a snake! Karen had planned other heroic rescues, but they seemed unnecessary now. Anthea didn't need protecting at all!

"Actually, snakes aren't that scary," Anthea said with a smile. "As the saying goes, 'strike the snake at its vital point, and it can't bite.' I've got it right where it can't hurt anyone."

point?" Adah asked,

walked over, showing her, "See, this is

Adah retreated behind Mrs. Christensen, terrified. Snakes were terrifying. Cold and scaly, they sent shivers down her

trying to keep her composure, though her

reassured them, "Mrs. Christensen is right. There's nothing to fear. Why

Adah was covered in

stood aside, a faint smile playing on his lips as he watched the scene unfold. He'd met many people in his life, but Anthea was truly one of a kind. Fearless. A fighter. A snake catcher. A healer. A chess player. A tech genius. She was like a treasure chest of

lucky it was me today, or you could've ended up in a soup." Once freed, the snake slithered away quickly. Anthea dusted off her hands

a bottle of water,

"Thanks, Adah."