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?”

guys at the International

No record.

up short, but for the International Department to draw a blank was another

Interesting.

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

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

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

with Phoenix was dominated by his preciseness, never wasting

evade W and the International Department?

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moguls had there been in Luxphinia?

be that formidable?

in Daniel’s mind, Phoenix was a

fellow men could wield such

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

required ID verification for approval.

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

ahead,” Sherman nodded slightly.

hurried off to contact W.

W looked frustrated. “Man, you

asked

“Yep.”

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