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.

Nanson,” Anthea handed Nanson a portion of the

Wasn’t all that money

won this cash. Without me, you’d be

that five grand was more

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

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

Carole’s treatment, Nanson

years, and

then, a piercing white light shot toward them from

the other hand, Anthea didn’t even blink, walking forward as if the glare meant nothing to her, as cool as

seat of a nearby car

had a silver cross in hand, eyes closed

the gently furrowed brows opened, revealing deep eyes as they passed the

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faint smile played upon the lips.

smokes! Was that

Daniel was agape with surprise.

with Sherman for so long, he’d never seen him smile.

must have seen

eyes with the other. When he looked again,

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