From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 27

Chapter 27

Anthea jogged over, her sneakers thumping softly on the pavement. “Uncle Nanson, what are you doing here?”

“Your mom’s worried about you walking home alone at night,” Nanson said with a protective glint in his eye. “She sent me to make sure you get back safe.”

Anthea nodded, an unfamiliar feeling bubbling up inside her. She was used to being the protector, not the protected. This was a new sensation, odd but not unwelcome.

“So are we still hitting up the spot tonight?” Nanson asked, his voice tinged with excitement.

Anthea knew exactly what ‘the spot‘ referred to. “Absolutely!” she replied.

Money

was tight and her wishlist was long, including a new smartphone, laptop, gaming gear… She was desperate to move out of her dingy basement apartment. Those gadgets weren’t just luxuries but her ticket to greater success.

And right now, the quickest way to cash was the casino.

“Let’s roll!” Nanson said with a grin. “Tonight we’ll give them a lesson!”

They strutted toward the casino, a fortress of sin and chance.

Inside, the place was buzzing, a hive of hopeful souls.

luck wasn’t on Anthea’s side tonight. There were six losses in

Anthea over with concern. “What’s going on with you tonight? You’re off

game.”

off. “Whoever wins all the time

previous night had been nothing short

the room, his

family, he’d seen her here two nights in a row.

He doubted

shrouded in mystery, his presence commanding attention yet also demanding

pausing on the silver cross. Under his hat,

Daniel echoed,

she lost isn’t even half of what she won that one time,”

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eyes with realization. “She’s playing it low–key to avoid drawing

with a tilt

“She’s setting you up,

Anthea had no real gambling skills. It was Nanson’s discreet guidance from

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