From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 325

Chapter 325

Edna put a special emphasis on the phrase, "You're your father's only child."

She made sure Janet heard it loud and clear.

Because Gerard was Jonah's only offspring, the sole heir to the Lindsay legacy, he couldn't afford to slip up, not even in the slightest.

And when it came to drugs, well, that was a one-way ticket to ruin. Once you're hooked, there's no coming back. It's like signing your own death warrant.

And a junkie? They had no place carrying on the Lindsay name!

Her words weren't meant to help Gerard; they were a direct hit, designed to take him down.

Gerard looked up at Edna, confusion and anger swirling in his gaze. "Edna, what are you talking about? I've done nothing wrong. Why should I apologize to Grandma? What exactly are you up to?"

sharp, cutting to the heart of Edna's vile scheming, exposing her in front of

didn't miss a beat, her lips curling into a smug

a losing battle. His defiance only served to make Janet

dad because

it.

she tried to defend herself, "I swear, Gerry,

Darleen stepped in, her voice loud with indignation. "It looks like those drugs have really messed

think you can be my sister? Maybe in another

tears, pretended to be strong in front of

response was swift and severe. She slapped Gerard across the face, her voice cold with disappointment. "You worthless boy! It's your own failures, and yet you blame others! Get out, and from

a red mark blazing on his cheek, the physical pain no match for the

plan come to fruition, Edna and Darleen

was

Gerard looked at Janet, he said quietly, "Grandma,

evidence is right before us. How dare

believe me?" Disappointment filled Gerard's eyes, a look