From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent (Anthea ) novel Chapter 177

When Debra arrived on Arcadia Avenue with her renovation proposal in hand, the line outside Yeager's Delicacies stretched down the block.

She was taken aback.

Who knew there was still a joint with such a booming business?

With a crowd like this, the cash register must be singing all day long. No wonder they were looking to expand the place!

For a moment, Debra couldn't help but feel a tinge of envy.

Just then, it struck her. She remembered Carole mentioning her diner was right here on Arcadia Avenue.

Could it be that Carole was the owner of Yeager's Delicacies?

Debra's eyes widened in disbelief.

There’s no way!

She remembered Carole dressed down in simple attire, not a piece of jewelry in sight. If Yeager's Delicacies really was Carole's, would she present herself so modestly? No, it couldn't be Carole's.

Comforted by this thought, Debra relaxed a bit.

Finally, when the lunch rush eased and the line dissipated, Debra made her way inside.

The décor was nothing fancy.

It was hard to believe such an unassuming place was the talk of the town.

Debra glanced around and approached a server, “Hi there, I’m the owner of Wise Walls Interiors. I'm looking for your boss.”

That's when she caught sight of a familiar figure.

It was... Carole? Indeed, it was Carole!

Debra froze in her tracks. Was Yeager's Delicacies actually Carole's? Or was Carole just working there?

It had to be just a job, right?

Debra tugged at the server’s sleeve and asked in a low voice, “Hey, who's that woman over there?”

The server glanced at Debra, “That’s our boss, ma’am.”

Debra's face turned pale.

It was true! Carole was the owner of this diner.

Debra swallowed hard, then inquired further, “The two stores next door, they’re getting a facelift, aren't they? How much is the rent per month around here?”