From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 326

Chapter 326

Darleen hurried over to the drawer, exclaiming, "Grandpa Butler, this isn't Janet's fault, it's Gerry! The 'poison' is right here in the drawer, but it's not what you think!" Inside the drawer lay several packets of white powder:

Two small ones.

And three larger bags.

Edna's face was a picture of shock as she stared at the contents. She couldn't believe Gerard had bought so much!

He must have been out of his mind!

Janet was trembling with anger.

So much 'poison'-how long had he been into this?

Such a disgrace!

An absolute disgrace!

But seeing these items, any sliver of guilt Janet harbored vanished.

Kicking Gerard out now seemed better than letting him bring disaster upon the Lindsay family later.

Not on her watch!

No one would bring harm to the Lindsay family as long as she was there!

aren't drugs at all! This small packet contains powdered sugar, and these are just bags of flour! And this, this is energizing chewing gum! You know your 80th birthday is coming up, right? So, young master has been experimenting with baking a birthday cake. He said you've raised him with such dedication, he wanted to honor you properly! He's planning to present a cake he made

surprise you, he's been secretly working on the cake in his room! To make the cake, he's been so busy he hasn't even had time to

How

"Madam, you've misunderstood!"

this, Janet froze,

How could this be?

Had she misunderstood Gerard?

me, taste it for yourself. See if it's really 'poison'," the butler suggested,

hands trembling, took the bag

Sweet.

It was sweet.

Powdered sugar.

truly was

been planning her birthday

What now?

What should she do?

in a panic, filled with

all

had wronged a good

What now?

close to tears, wishing

been so quick to judge and

being so devoted, must have been deeply hurt

herself as

have been

butler's hand, her voice trembling, "Go after Gerry! Hurry! Gerry's temperament is just like Jonah's; impulsive! We can't let anything