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?”

still on the trail.” Daniel continued, “The guys at the International Department came up with nothing.

No record.

but for the International Department to draw a blank

Interesting.

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

“This Phoenix dude is like some legend. I’d kill for a face–to–face! Hey, Sherman,

by the style and prowess in the chats, it got

Phoenix was dominated by his preciseness,

someone who could evade W and the International Department?

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moguls had there

woman be that

in Daniel’s mind, Phoenix was

fellow men could wield such

at the view below, the cross still between his fingers. “Did you check out Phoenix’s registration information

site required ID verification for approval.

snap! If we can’t track down the man, maybe we can start with the site! I’m on it. Will tell W!”

ahead,” Sherman

off to

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

did?” asked

“Yep.”

the scoop, Daniel pressed, “So, is Phoenix a dude or a