From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 35

Harriet jogged over to find Anthea, her laughter cutting through the morning bustle. “Hey Anthea, get some help, will you? You’re needed inside for table service.”

“What?” Anthea blinked in confusion.

“We’ve got some big shots inside specifically asking for you,” Harriet said, a grin playing on her lips. “Are they pals of yours or something?” She paused for a second, considering Anthea’s humble beginnings, it seemed quite improbable.

But Harriet had seen them clearly. The most attractive among them was decked out in luxury brands that most people only ever saw on TV.

As T–shirt that they wore was worth a grand. If Anthea knew these types, she wouldn’t be

waiting tables at this joint.

Anthea furrowed her brow slightly as she followed Harriet inside.

With a nod of her chin, Harriet pointed out the table. “That one with the three girls sitting at it. Make sure you give them the VIP treatment.”

Anthea, her expression unreadable, approached with the menu in hand. “What can I get for you ladies today?”

She needed to fulfill her duty in any way. If these three were here to stir trouble, she’d just have to roll with the punches.

to back down.

caught Rebecca off guard as she looked up with a

she froze, her smirk paralyzed on

this Anthea? How had the so–called ugly

had expected to see a pitiful mess,

was positively

under the surgery? How dare she look better than me!” Rebecca

of envy, her composure shattered.

Didn’t Anthea just take money yesterday for makeup and beauty products? Why wasn’t she

your plain face could scare someone?” Mae frowned, her

brow slightly with a look of genuine confusion on

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do I know you

innocent demeanor, Alicia and Mae started doubting

gone mad?

at Anthea. “Cut the act, Anthea! You definitely took our

was subtle yet firm. “If you’re not ready to order,