From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 357

Chapter 357

"Cough cough cough!"

"Annie, are you okay? Slow down with the eating!" Adah was startled and quickly stood up to pat Anthea on the back.

Karen immediately handed Anthea a napkin, her face filled with concern. "Ann, are you all right?"

"I'm fine, I'm fine! Just went down the wrong way," Anthea reassured them as she wiped her mouth with the napkin.

Hearing that Anthea was okay, both of them relaxed.

Adah continued, "So, Annie, don't put too much pressure on yourself! It's just Harvard, right? Even if you don't ace the SATs, we've got ways to get you in..." Karen nodded in agreement.

Anthea looked up with a smile, "Adah, Mrs. Christensen, taking shortcuts isn't the right way! It wouldn't be fair to others who've worked hard for their SATS. Don't worry, with my smarts, I'll definitely get into Harvard on my own merit!"

She had the option to take the easy path but chose to rely on her abilities! How many people in this world

and

"Annie! I believe

Meanwhile, in Capital City.

accident before, she had recovered well over time and was now back to normal. With the SATS

through hefty donations! She was determined to stand out with her scores, to make everyone take

some snacks, "Darleen, have something to eat before you

"Thanks, Mom."

arts and academics alike. She never

you think you'll

Gerard, getting into an Ivy League

Edna asked, surprised

decent but not top-tier. Darleen, on the other hand, had been consistently among the top three in her class. Gerard? Not even close to

daughter well. She knew Darleen never boasted without reason; if she believed she could outperform Gerard, then she must be ninety percent sure of it. What could Gerard amount to? Born to a less distinguished family,

Jonah could be