In Luna''s eyes, Reba was the epitome of omnipotence. Even the mysterious parasite Anos was


    courtesy of Reba''s ndestine resources.


    Before Luna had crossed paths with Reba, Luna had been using a run-of-the-mill slow poison


    on Tammie, something far less sophisticated.


    Poison was a dark business that couldn''t withstand the scrutiny of daylight or the probing of tests.


    It would be her undoing if her secret were brought to light!


    But Anos was different. Anos was a parasite. And since Tammie had traveled abroad, it was unlikely


    anyone would suspect foul y in his illness.


    Relief washed over Luna as she heard Reba dismiss the effectiveness of Anthea''s prescribed


    medications. "Reba, I can breathe easy with your assurance."


    Reba shed a casual smile and raised her ss in a toast. "To enduring friendship."


    "To enduring friendship," echoed Luna, clinking her ss against Reba''s. "But Reba, I''ve


    noticed Anthea has been acting differently. Maybe you should keep an eye on her?"


    Reba''s lips curled up into a sly smirk. "She''s just a waste of space, doesn''t even register on my


    radar."


    Initially, Reba had reservations about Anthea, but at this time, she hardly gave Anthea a second


    thought.


    She had been through a rebirth.


    Armed with foreknowledge, a system at her golden fingers, and the prestige of her family''s wealth,


    what didn''t she have?


    What did Anthea have? Absolutely nothing. On top of that, she was the despised offspring of a


    homewrecker.


    **


    Anthea had been way too busytely.


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    She was juggling the renovations of her new diner, finalizing the OS System software, and sparing


    moments to coach Carole in the culinary arts.


    The diner''s specialty would be the roasted rabbit, a dish that was as delicious as it was


    controversial, given the animal''s adorable reputation.


    The secret to the roasted rabbit was all in the sauce, and under Anthea''s guidance, Carole was


    meticulously crafting it, following the recipe to the letter. Soon, the tantalizing aromas filled the


    kitchen.


    Nanson, who had just returned from a delivery, was salivating at the smell. "Carole, what''s for


    dinner tonight?"


    "We''re having roasted rabbit," Carole called from the kitchen. "Go take a shower. Dinner will be


    ready once you finish bathing."


    "Great!"


    By the time Nanson was freshened up, Carole had the rabbit roasted in the oven and made


    vegetable sd, soup, and sauce, a feast for the senses.


    "Wow! It smells amazing! You''ve outdone yourself, Carole!" Nanson gave Carole a thumbs-up.


    "With your cooking skills, we will hit the jackpot on opening day!"


    "Just hush and go get Ann for dinner, will you? I''ll whip up a sauce," Caroleughed and replied.


    "Got it." Nanson nodded and went to Anthea''s door, yelling, "Ann, I''ming in!"


    "Come in. It''s unlocked."


    As Nanson swung the door open, he found Anthea before herputer, her fingers dancing across


    the keyboard at lightning speed. Her other hand was on the mouse. And she was wedged between


    a phone conversation. "If there''s no silver, white will do. The brand doesn''t matter. Just make sure


    it''s eco-friendly! No high formaldehyde levels..."


    The soft glow of themp highlighted her face, painting a picture of serene beauty that seemed to


    defy time.


    Nanson was entranced. He had never known someone could multitask with such agility, typing while


    taking a call.


    Was this the legendary art of multitasking?


    Impressed, he thought it was nothing short of remarkable, just like his speed when he was gaming.


    Theputer screen was all iprehensible symbols that shifted continuously, making Nanson''s


    head spin as if he were trying to decipher an alien script.