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?"

heart of Edna's vile scheming, exposing her

Edna didn't miss a beat, her

was fighting a losing battle. His defiance only served to

played the victim. "Gerry, you've got it all wrong! I admit, I fell for your dad because we were once engaged. But I've had

stoic, unswayed by her act. "Save it. Do you think

went pale as she tried to defend herself, "I

her?" Darleen stepped in, her voice loud with indignation. "It looks like those

be my sister?

back tears, pretended to

and her 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 this moment on, you are no longer

stood there, a red mark blazing on his cheek, the physical

their plan come to fruition, Edna and Darleen could

Janet was casting

said quietly,

before us. How dare you deny it?" Janet was

look Janet had never seen before. It