From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 440

"Is that all? Piece of cake," Anthea said, her voice tinged with nonchalance as she swiftly drew a knife across the lamb's belly, slicing open a crimson line before deftly peeling off its skin. Despite the gruesomeness of the task at hand, Sherman found a certain peaceful harmony in the act, as if it underscored the tranquility of simpler times.

Catching his gaze, Anthea looked up slightly. "You're not going to look away?"

"Why should I? If a girl like you isn't bothered, why would I be?" Sherman replied, twirling a lighter in his fingers.

"But aren't you a vegetarian?" she probed.

Sherman's tone was light. "Just looking won't hurt."

"Then, could you fetch a large platter from the kitchen? I want to carve out the best part of the loin."

"Sure thing."

With that, Sherman headed to the kitchen.

It seemed Anthea was probably the first person to ever boss Sherman around like this.

And yet, Sherman didn't seem to mind at all.

After grabbing the platter, Sherman asked, "Anything else you need?"

"Grab me a pair of scissors, will you?"

"Alright."

And just like that, Anthea had Sherman running errands all morning.

By half-past ten, Anthea had dissected the entire lamb.

The innards were discarded, along with the head, leaving them with about eighty pounds of meat.

up a lamb stew and then grill

prepare a spicy mushroom noodles

plan in mind, Anthea set

with

of crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The juices burst in her mouth, almost making her wish she could swallow her own

The flavor was spectacular!

her eyes

standing outside the glass

chops

chops were ready, Anthea started on

mushroom and lamb broths had been prepared in

she needed to do was to cook some noodles in

onions, garlic,

Anthea added some

it's time to eat.

on my way."

noodles. "Here's yours, and this cucumber salad is for you

to the

simple

he finished the

took the initiative to

dishwasher, so it had

the distinguished Mr. Christensen, it was his first time standing in front of a

unaccustomed to being challenged, found himself at a

done

Sherman frowned slightly.

doorway, Anthea watched him, an apple in her hand. "I think you should start by using some dish soap." The dish soap was right there,

eyes. "Then, you need to put on