From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Hearing that, Ileana looked up at Violet with a smirk. "You're that confident?"

Violet puffed up her chest, a playful twinkle in her eyes. "Well, I've got all the reason to be."

Confidence oozed from Violet, her stunning looks and graceful demeanor had Nanson completely enchanted. It was clear as day that a love confession was on the horizon. Ileana chuckled, then added, "Just don't forget me when you hit the jackpot."

"That's a given," Violet linked arms with Ileana, her voice warm with gratitude. "Ileana, everything I have now, it's all thanks to you. How could I possibly forget you!" Indeed.

The moment Violet "accidentally" bumped into Nanson, it was all part of a master plan.

A plan meticulously crafted by Ileana herself.

Ileana couldn't stand the thought of being tossed aside by Nanson after three years of being together.

Why should he have the right to dump her?

She was supposed to be the lady of QuickSend Parcels!

If Nanson made her life miserable, she'd make sure to return the favor.

Ileana knew his habits inside out - his likes, dislikes, making him fall for someone was a piece

thought of her

was the epitome

Violet, plotting

a stage name. And she wasn't a dance instructor as she claimed, but the star of a

her

But the attention was fleeting Despite the lavish tips that equaled a fortnight's wages for

would her income.

losing her financial independence terrified Jenny. At thirty, her youthful

a more stable support system. Marrying rich

wealthy suitor from

admirers was a tall

men

her workplace seldom viewed

profession as marriage material,

beyond the karaoke bar, leaving her with

guys that