From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 61

Sherman had never been so intrigued by someone before.

After sending the message, he glued his eyes to the screen, not wanting to miss a beat..

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, a response came through.

Sherman clicked the chat window open with haste.

A distant and blunt response awaited him.

[Sorry, not interested.]

Even through the screen, Sherman could feel the indifference from the other side.

It was the first time Sherman had taken the initiative to add someone on social media.

And to think, he was rejected. The feeling was somewhat novel.

“Heh.” Sherman’s lips curled into a subtle smirk, the red mole near his eye seemingly dancing with mischief.

Startled by the unexpected chuckle, Daniel shivered. “Dude, Sherman, what’s up?”

Knowing Sherman as he did, Daniel had learned it usually spelled trouble when Sherman chuckled like that.

Sherman casually closed his laptop with one hand. “Did you dig up anything on Phoenix?”

they’re still on the trail.” Daniel continued, “The guys at the International Department came up with nothing. There was no record of the person.”

No record.

one thing for W to come up short, but for the

Interesting.

contrasted starkly against his pale skin, shimmering with a cold light. “Keep digging. Don’t stop until

some legend. I’d kill for a face–to–face! Hey, Sherman, do you

waiting for a response, Daniel hypothesized, “Judging by the style and prowess

interaction with Phoenix was dominated by his

who could evade W and the International Department?

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female tech moguls had there

woman be that

Daniel’s mind, Phoenix was

fellow men could

the cross still between his fingers. “Did you

ID verification for

Daniel’s eyes lit up, excitedly replying. “Oh snap! If we can’t track down the man, maybe we can start with the site!

Sherman nodded

hurried off to contact

“Man, you think I

did?” asked Daniel.

“Yep.”

pressed, “So, is Phoenix a dude or a chick? He’s a