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.

about to

guard as she looked up with a

she froze, her smirk paralyzed

this Anthea? How had the so–called ugly duckling transformed like this?

had expected to see a pitiful mess, someone down on

Anthea was positively

attractive? Had she gone under the surgery?

face through shades of envy, her composure shattered. She couldn’t bear anyone

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

aren’t you dolled up today? Don’t you know your plain face could scare someone?” Mae frowned, her

Anthea creased her brow slightly with a look of genuine confusion on

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and Mae started doubting their encounter the

gone mad?

fuming, stood up abruptly, pointing at Anthea. “Cut

“If you’re not ready to order, I