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!

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

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 finish his homework, staying up

for you! How could

"Madam, you've misunderstood!"

Janet froze,

How could this be?

Had she misunderstood Gerard?

you don't believe me, taste it for yourself. See if it's really 'poison'," the butler suggested,

took the bag and tasted a

Sweet.

It was sweet.

Powdered sugar.

was

planning her birthday all

What now?

What should she do?

in a panic, filled

all her

wronged a good

What now?

tears, wishing she could

so quick to judge and

so devoted, must have been

angry with herself as she had been

shouldn't have been so

Janet grabbed the butler's hand, her voice trembling, "Go after Gerry! Hurry! Gerry's temperament is just