From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent (Anthea ) novel Chapter 495

"I don't like my sister," Gerard bluntly refused.

Janet sighed. "Even if Grandma personally asked you?"

Gerard remained silent.

Silence was the best answer he could give.

Seeing Gerard's stubbornness, Janet tried to suppress her growing anger. She raised her hand, weary, and said, "You may leave now."

"Then I'll head back to my room," Gerard said, turning to walk out.

Janet watched his retreating figure and let out a deep sigh.

She hadn't raised him well.

She felt she owed Edna an apology.

The next day arrived quickly.

Jessica, bearing generous gifts, accompanied Edna and her daughter to visit the Lindsay estate.

Janet warmly welcomed them. "It's been ages, old friend."

"Yes, it has been," Jessica replied with a smile. "How have you been feeling lately?"

Janet led Jessica inside. "Thanks to Edna bringing me nourishing soup every day, I’m feeling much better than before."

This wasn't Jessica's first visit to the Lindsay estate.

Yet every time she visited, she couldn't help but be amazed.

Compared to the Lindsay's grand estate, the Fletcher family's small villa seemed more like a pigeon coop.

No wonder Edna was so determined to marry into the Lindsay family.

She had been biding her time.

Once she joined the Lindsays, she could then aim to marry Darleen into the Christensen family. At that point, she and her daughter would hold considerable influence over Capital City.

Janet instructed the staff to serve tea and replaced the server with a young girl. "Where's Delia? I haven't seen her."

"Delia isn't feeling well today."

At the entrance, they encountered Delia, who was heading inside. Seeing Jessica, Delia's face paled, and she quickly turned away, disappearing into the lush greenery.

Jessica frowned and looked at Edna. "Who was that? She seemed familiar."

Edna glanced in the same direction, dismissive. "Just a maid. Perhaps you saw her last time you visited."

Jessica nodded, thinking it plausible.

"What's the matter?" Janet asked, noticing Jessica's expression.

Jessica shook her head. "Nothing."

...

Meanwhile, at Cloudcrest.

Anthea received an electronic invitation from the tech world.

She was invited to attend the latest Tech Summit Global.

At the same time, Anthea also received a heartfelt plea from her 'sons,' a petition signed by thousands.