From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 123

She was afraid that if she ate too little, Sherman might think she was being too

pretentious, After all, many young girls these days nibbled at their food in the name of dieting

She wanted to show Sherman that she wasn’t just another health nut. She was different from the rest of the crowd!

But Sherman never gave her a second glance from start to finish, while Daniel kept marveling at how Ms. Morris stood out from the others.

Sherman stopped eating when he was about eighty percent full and set down his knife and fork, “I’m heading back.”

Daniel stood up to follow.

“There’s no need for you to come with me, Sherman said.

Daniel hadn’t had his fill either, “Well, take care on your way, Sherman.”

With a slight nod, Sherman left.

It wasn’t until Sherman passed by that Rebecca got a clear view of his profile, stunning as a Greek god.

She could feel her heart banging against her chest.

She was determined to make Mr. Christensen fall at her feet!

Back home in the evening, Anthea took a bath and then started her live stream, playing a game,

But today, she wasn’t playing League of Legends but chose chess instead.

Anthea had always loved it, both in the past and present.

What surprised Anthea was that her stream attracted about a dozen viewers.

an advanced chess player!”

an advanced level unless you were a professional chess player, especially

streamer using a stand–in?”

chat, replying, “An advanced player needs

voice is so nice.”

us your

need to lean on good looks.” replied

1/3

10.5A

Don’t boast now!

the chat, Anthea’s fingers danced

almost as if

against the stark black keys of

The game intensified.

a deadlock, neither willing

was a master too.

out, or you’ll lose the whole

unfazed, “Let him take another piece,

about to checkmate

“Boasting again!”

don’t need to

the screen

was playing the black pieces.

streamer is

move was brilliant!”

has sent a

sent a piercing arrow!”

Anthea’s stream grew from