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,

smile slightly stiffening as she looked at Violet. The girl was

was like she had seen her somewhere

the woman she had witnessed slapping a sales associate in the department store just yesterday? Could it really be her,

opted for politeness. After all, guests were to be treated

wrong? She couldn't unjustly

her. She had no idea Carole had

take such good care of yourself! Walking next to Nanson, people might think

flattery, knowing just the

with a smile. "You look well taken care

Do

had seen in the store the previous

nodded, pleasantly surprised. "Yes! Sis, do you

after all. Violet was indeed the same Ms. White from

same domineering Ms. White from yesterday. Perhaps there

brow but continued, "Please, come

Great

products weren't cheap by any

wonder

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

to the living room, Carole directed

nodded and handed Violet a slice of watermelon. "Make