From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent (Anthea ) novel Chapter 481

These lyrics were from the most iconic scene of "The Female Consort".

Anthea had an exceptional voice, her pitch control was masterful, rising and falling with a unique flair. Her singing conveyed the female protagonist's helplessness and heartache, rivaling even the professionals.

Karen suddenly felt a deep connection, as though she’d found a kindred spirit. She immediately pulled out her phone to record.

She had always thought that only she, as an old lady, enjoyed listening to operas. To her surprise, her granddaughter-in-law could sing them too.

Truly, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

“Ann, you're amazing!” Karen clapped enthusiastically.

Anthea modestly replied, “Oh, I’m just okay, maybe third best in the world.”

“I think you’re number one!” Karen said, while sending a message to the [Christensen Clan] group chat.

It was a voice message.

After sending it, Karen turned to Anthea, “By the way, Ann, I got a new phone and finally set up my WhatsApp! Shall we exchange contacts?”

“Sure.” Anthea took out her phone. “Mrs. Christensen, let me scan your code.”

“All right.”

Karen’s WhatsApp profile picture was a chubby, cheerful baby, with the username LovelyLady.

Anthea smiled, added LovelyLady as a friend, and labeled her as [Sweet Karen].

Karen put on her reading glasses and sneakily labeled Anthea as [Sweet Annie].

At that moment, the maid brought in some dessert and fruit.

Karen put her phone away, “Ann, this mousse dessert is delicious! You must try it!”

Anthea accepted the dessert Karen handed over.

The taste was indeed delightful.

Sweet but not overly so, melting in the mouth with a refreshing coolness.

Just then, Karen's phone buzzed.

It was a WhatsApp notification.

She had sent a voice message to the [Christensen Clan] group, and now someone had replied.

Little Four: [Granny’s listening to opera again 😂]

Karen replied immediately: [This is sung by my granddaughter-in-law!]

Her typing was slow, and it took a moment for the message to send.

After listening to it, Sherman smiled slightly and saved the audio.

Karen finished editing a message and suddenly remembered that Sherman was in the group!

Would that rascal have seen these messages already?

If he had, how could she continue to trick Sherman in the future?

No way!

Sherman mustn't see this!

Sherman was flying to Pellonia today and surely wouldn’t have time to check WhatsApp. Karen bombarded the chat with emojis, trying to push the messages up.

She sent hundreds of emojis before feeling satisfied.

Little did she know, Sherman had seen everything.

It was late afternoon by the time Anthea drove home.

No sooner had she walked through the door than her phone rang.

She picked it up casually, “Hello?”

“It’s me.” A deep, magnetic voice resonated in her ear.