From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 465

"Back to New York City?" Gerard asked as he powered up his laptop and hacked into the hotel's internal system. He discovered that the people tailing him had already checked out.

"Healy, Kearney, George," he said, glancing up at the three who were immersed in a game of cards.

"What's up, Gerard?" they replied, looking up in confusion.

"My grandmother's spies have vanished," Gerard continued. "Tomorrow, when

you guys go exploring, make sure to grab me a souvenir."

"They're gone?" George asked, intrigued. "Where did they go?"

"They must have gone back to New York City."

Kearney chimed in, "Gerard, how about we help you look for them?"

Healy and George nodded in agreement.

Gerard shook his head, "No need, you guys go enjoy yourselves. Just take lots of pictures, or else it'll be hard to justify the trip when you get home. Besides, I don't even know who my mother is, so there's not much you can do to help."

"Alright then!"

Gerard sprawled on the sofa, sending a text to Nanson:

saw Gerard's message and quickly replied:

"Yes," Gerard confirmed.

meet up when you have time,"

"Sure thing."

next day

leads and gathered no information that day. Still, he remained undeterred, confident that he would eventually

Nanson to introduce Violet to the family, so Nanson broached the subject with

excitement at the prospect of meeting Carole but feigned nervousness, "What if your sister doesn't like me? Would you break up

no way

his eyes, Violet was

as

this Sunday morning? Are you free? I could pick

"I have two classes on Sunday morning, but I

"Great," Nanson nodded.

Violet was coming over on Sunday, Carole decided

to buy a gift for her

towards a high-end skincare store. "Mom, Jet's get you some skincare products! Your skin is great,

Carole's skin was still youthful, but

initially reluctant, Carole followed Anthea into

store was