From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 48

Daniel had been talking non–stop, and his throat felt dry. Glancing around the room, he asked, “Hey Sherman, got any bottled water in this joint?”

It wasn’t that he had anything against sipping a cup of coffee.

It’s just that Sherman was particular about his stuff, especially his coffee gear.

And it wasn’t just the coffee gear. Sherman didn’t like anyone touching his things, not even his mother.

Sherman was an odd duck. He was a loose cannon in his younger days, but his temper had mellowed out a bit since he took to that unworldly lifestyle and went vegan.

But the quirk about his stuff stayed put.

Sherman fished out a bottle of water from a drawer and tossed it to Daniel, who caught it with a

thankful nod.

“Look, if those detectives downtown can’t dig anything up, hand it to the International Department,” Sherman said, leaning back in his chair.

“Got it.” Daniel replied, his mind already churning with plans.

his laptop and shot Phoenix a message

Phoenix was online, he was giving Daniel the silent treatment, a move that caused a sinking feeling in Daniel’s

Was he still sore about being unfriended last

apologies, “Ace, I’m so sorry. mate. I didn’t mean to unfriend you last time. It was a slip of the thumb. I

“Ace…”

message Daniel sent, but Ace remained

desperation, Daniel flipped over to the forum page, only to see that it was all about

even prefixed their handles

quickly, not expecting to return to

unfriended her. But Anthea wasn’t one to sweat the small stuff. With a flick of her finger, she replied casually, “No

thought his eyes were playing tricks.

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hurriedly replied, “You’re a saint, Ace! Say, can we be friends

to keep her online life separate, Anthea replied, “We can chat here

typical Ace, cool as

through Anthea’s room.

shut, slipped into something more presentable, and headed