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?”

on the trail.” Daniel continued, “The guys at

No record.

come up short, but for

Interesting.

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

kill for a face–to–face! Hey, Sherman, do you think Phoenix

Daniel hypothesized, “Judging by the style and prowess in the chats, it got to be a guy, right?”

Phoenix was dominated by his preciseness, never

International Department? That kind of skill

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female tech moguls had there been

a woman be

Daniel’s mind, Phoenix

fellow men could wield such awesomeness!

window, looking at the view below, the cross still between his fingers. “Did you check out Phoenix’s registration information on GlobalGigaNet?”

site required ID

we can’t track down the man, maybe we can start with the site! I’m

ahead,” Sherman nodded slightly.

hurried off to contact W.

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

did?” asked Daniel.

“Yep.”

“So, is Phoenix a dude or a