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

No record.

for the International Department to draw a blank was another

Interesting.

cross, which contrasted starkly against his pale skin, shimmering with a cold light. “Keep digging.

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

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

interaction with Phoenix was dominated by his preciseness, never

evade W and the International Department? That kind

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moguls had

a woman be that formidable?

Phoenix was

men could wield such awesomeness!

stood by the window, looking at the view below, the cross still between his fingers. “Did

ID verification for

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

ahead,” Sherman

hurried off to

the video call, W looked frustrated. “Man, you think I didn’t

did?” asked

“Yep.”

for the scoop, Daniel pressed, “So, is Phoenix a dude or a chick? He’s a