From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 184

Kendrick waved a dismissive hand, “I know my own body.” His illness was terminal, beyond the reach of any cure, and he had long since abandoned any hope.

Corrin sighed. “Won’t you even give it a try?”

Kendrick’s condition was peculiar, when it flared up, the pain was excruciating. Such torment could break even the strongest youth before long.

“No need,” Kendrick chuckled, “I’ve lived a full life, and death is natural for all of us.”

Though he said this, who doesn’t cling to life? Especially since he only had one last important wish unfulfilled.

The air hung heavy with sighs of disappointment.

Soon enough, the plane touched down at Capital Airport.

Corrin helped Kendrick off the plane.

“Mr. Wright.” A deep male voice called from behind.

Kendrick looked back and saw a man in his thirties, his features sharp and his presence commanding, despite his youth. Could this be the fifth child of the Christensen family

once, the young man’s exceptional reputation made him stand out in Capital City; no one of the younger

paused and looked up.

said, “You flatter me, sir. I’m just Sherman to

with a hint of admiration, “Modesty doesn’t suit you. You’ve earned the title, Mr. Christensen.”

young age, and now, the Christensen family’s influence cast a long shadow

Sherman, his voice tinged with melancholy, “Rumors were

“It looks like our family

condition was dire; even to the medically untrained eye

Wright family was a leading name among Capital City’s

a legend in his own time, now faced the twilight of his life. And many were eagerly

drifting over the crowd to two young women.

a beige puffer jacket, talking to a girl beside

coat, unbuttoned to reveal slender legs, and a khaki flat cap that cast a shadow over her features, leaving only

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was concealed, her aura was undeniable, making her the inadvertent centerpiece of the bustling crowd.

“Isn’t thatAnthea? Sherman, let’s go say hello!”

nodded slightly and began to walk over.

“Anthea?”