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!

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

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 late into the night, relying on chewing gum to

this for you! How could you

"Madam, you've misunderstood!"

this, Janet froze, her face

How could this be?

Had she misunderstood Gerard?

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

the bag and tasted

Sweet.

It was sweet.

Powdered sugar.

was powdered

had been planning her birthday all

What now?

What should she do?

was in a panic,

all her

had wronged a

What now?

close to tears, wishing she could slap her

she have been so quick to judge

have been deeply

angry with herself as she had been with

shouldn't have been

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