From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 92

Hancock never really saw Felton and Gemma as family.

If he were just an ordinary Joe with no claim to fame, Felton and Gemma probably wouldn’t give him the time of day.

But in their world, everyone had an angle.

*Ann, meet your uncle!” Carole chirped, introducing Anthea to Hancock.

Anthea, phone in hand, stood up to greet him with a casual, “Hello, uncle.”

To Hancock, Anthea was just a kid, barely worth a second glance. He nodded absentmindedly in her direction.

Anthea, unfazed, returned to her scrolling.

Soon enough, Saul showed up with his wife and kids in tow.

Saul and his wife Vanessa were the intellectual types, modest, and not much for small talk. But when they spoke, it was all dripped with flattery.

As for the rest, they might as well have been invisible.

hostess, chimed in, “Looks like everyone’s here. Shall we start

a minute,” said Hancock, glancing at Elaine. “Irvin’s not here yet.”

forget? We’ve got

minutes later, the so–called VIP

tipping the scales at around 300 pounds. His neck seemed

friend of mine. Irvin, meet the family. We’re all pretty laid back here,

seem like Irvin kept

him a look that could cut

out in a cold sweat and quickly looked away, reaching for his drink to

was a strange feeling.

being just a teenager, her look struck a chord of fear

down his drink, trying to shake off the fear.

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whispering, “Mom, I’ve got stuff

we can leave once we’re