From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 13

Chapter 13

Bob scrambled to apologize with a few of his buddies.

Anthea didn’t hold a grudge and turned to Nanson. “Uncle Nanson, let’s get out of here.”

“Okay.” Nanson promptly followed Anthea’s lead.

Bob and his crew were left scratching their heads as they watched the pair stride away.

Anthea had called Nanson ‘Uncle‘. But why did Nanson seem more like Anthea’s loyal sidekick than her uncle?

As they walked, Anthea glanced at Nanson. “How much did we rake in tonight?”

“It’s all here.” Nanson immediately pulled out his wallet and handed all the cash to Anthea.

After Nanson handed over the money, it dawned on him. Why was he so obedient to Anthea?

It was a strange feeling, almost instinctive.

Anthea counted quickly, a blur of fingers revealing over fifteen thousand bucks..

She was so fast that Nanson barely had time to process before she finished counting.

Anthea handed Nanson a portion

Wasn’t all

read his thoughts and said, “Don’t forget, Uncle Nanson, I won this cash. Without me, you’d be

implication was clear that five grand was more than generous.

gave a playful laugh, “What’s a kiddo like you doing loaded with so much cash? Maybe you

saving for Mom’s medical bills,” Anthea replied,

was for Carole’s treatment, Nanson didn’t press

years, and Anthea seemed a

toward them from a distance, causing Nanson to instinctively shield his eyes!

if the glare meant nothing to her, as cool as a cucumber.

nearby car sat a figure with a

silver cross in hand, eyes closed in meditation.

brows opened, revealing deep eyes

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smile played upon the

Was that

the rearview mirror, Daniel

for so long, he’d never seen him

have seen wrong.

eyes with the other. When he looked again, everything was back to

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