From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 468

Violet adjusted her collar and smoothed her hair, trying to mask her nerves. "Do I look okay?" she asked, her voice slightly trembling.

This wasn't an act; she was genuinely anxious. What if Carole turned out to be difficult?

Nanson nodded reassuringly. "You look perfect, absolutely stunning!"

Violet looped her arm through Nanson's. "Let's go in, then."

"Alright." Nanson knocked on the door.

Outside, Violet was a bundle of nerves, but inside, Carole wasn't faring much better. This was the first time Nanson was bringing a girlfriend home.

Carole placed the freshly sliced fruit on the table. Just then, a knock echoed through the air.

Little White, their family dog, trotted over to the door.

"I'll get it! I'll get it! Little White, go get Annie out here!" Carole instructed quickly.

"Sure," Little White seemed to understand and padded off to the other room.

Carole hurried over to answer the door.

"Hey, sis," Nanson greeted with a warm smile.

echoed him, "Hello,

with a nod, her smile slightly stiffening as she looked at Violet. The

had seen her

in the department store just yesterday?

shake off the uncertainty. Despite the dubious first impression, Carole opted for politeness.

She couldn't unjustly accuse an innocent

her. She had no idea

of yourself! Walking next to Nanson, people might

the

look well taken

Do

brand Carole had seen in the store the

do you use

realizing she hadn't been mistaken after all. Violet

could be the same domineering Ms. White from yesterday. Perhaps

her brow but continued, "Please, come in and have

products are quite effective! Great for hydration and smoothing

Perfect products weren't cheap by

No wonder you look

with her sister and niece, Carole couldn't afford such luxuries. It was

Carole directed Nanson, "Offer Ms. White

of watermelon. "Make yourself at