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.

planned to whip up a lamb stew

a spicy mushroom noodles for him,

mind, Anthea set to

filled with the tantalizing aroma of

the perfect balance 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 tongue

The flavor was spectacular!

her

standing outside the glass

chops really

on Sherman's spicy mushroom noodles and her

the mushroom and lamb broths

was

eat onions, garlic,

added some

it's time to eat. Come and help

way."

handed him his bowl of spicy mushroom noodles. "Here's yours, and this cucumber salad is for you

moved to the dining

the seemingly simple noodle

time, he finished

the initiative to do the

kitchen lacked a dishwasher, so it had to

was his first time standing in

industry, who was unaccustomed to being challenged, found himself at a

should be done

Sherman frowned slightly.

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

mischief flickered in Anthea's eyes. "Then, you need to