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?”

continued, “The guys at the International Department came up with nothing. There was no record of

No record.

but for the International Department to draw a

Interesting.

silver cross, which contrasted starkly against his pale skin, shimmering with a

nodded, and his curiosity piqued. “This Phoenix dude is like some legend. I’d kill for a face–to–face! Hey, Sherman, do you think Phoenix

style and prowess in

interaction with Phoenix was dominated by his preciseness, never

and the International Department? That

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tech moguls had there been in Luxphinia?

woman be

mind, Phoenix was a

men could wield

the cross still between his

ID

we can’t track down the man, maybe we

Sherman

off to contact

the video call, W looked frustrated. “Man, you

did?” asked

“Yep.”

scoop, Daniel pressed, “So, is Phoenix a