From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 29

Just then, Lauren beckoned Anthea over.

Anthea glanced at Baldie, saying, “Sorry, I gotta run over there.”

With those words, she jogged away.

“Baldie, what were you chatting about with her?” Harriet approached with a frown, “Be careful she doesn’t lead you astray!”

From the get–go, Harriet never considered Anthea a good influence, fearful that she might corrupt her precious son.

Baldie chuckled, “Mom, I was just hearing that Anthea goes to Northbridge High School. I think you might be misunderstanding her.”

Worthbridge High School?” Harriet scoffed, “Why doesn’t she just claim she’s at Apex Ascent

College?”

Apex Ascent College was the top one university in Capital City, a dream school for many students.

But with sky–high entrance requirements, only a handful of students from out–of–town got admitted each year.

Baldie getting

the lies. Do you think she’d be working here if she was good enough for Northbridge High School? Spend less time with her. I bet she’s just jealous of your wealth and wants to…” The rest went

could only ever work for someone else, but Baldie was going to college

Anthea in

felt there was some

at home studying instead of working? Didn’t she want to get into a

be lying.

want

Anthea, his heart raced

still hit the casino with Nanson.

night before, she kept

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day, Anthea and Nanson made their nightly

and Sherman were also there nightly.

with a smile, “Sherman, see? I told you, she comes every night! Is

glanced over, arching an eyebrow, “So what do

up, rain or shine, until you take notice,” Daniel replied.

betrayed no