From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 490

She arrived ten minutes early.

Soon after, she spotted Nanson emerging from the crowd with a suitcase in tow. He wasn't alone. Nanson was chatting and laughing with someone as they walked out together.

That person had an impressive stature, holding a walking cane with an air of elegance that made him stand out effortlessly in the throng. He was strikingly noticeable.

Was that... Sherman?

Anthea raised an eyebrow. Since when had Nanson gotten so chummy with Sherman? Hadn't he always had a gripe against the man? She distinctly remembered Nanson once threatening Sherman with a metal pipe. What had changed? Was she imagining things?

"Niece!" Nanson called out, dragging his suitcase over to Anthea.

Only then did Anthea notice a white bandage on his forehead. "Uncle, are you hurt?" she asked.

Nanson chuckled. "Ah, just a little mishap in Pellonia. It's nothing serious now, thanks to Sherman! If it weren't for him, you might not be seeing your uncle today!"

Sherman? Anthea discreetly frowned. Did she hear that right?

Nanson went on to recount the events of that night. Hearing the tale, Anthea was genuinely alarmed. No wonder Nanson's attitude towards Sherman had shifted so dramatically. Given the current chaos in Pellonia, with crimes happening almost daily, being in a foreign land without Sherman's intervention would indeed have been perilous for Nanson.

"Thank you, Sherman," Anthea said sincerely.

coolly, "Think nothing of

to Nanson, "Uncle, why didn't you

fuss! Come on, let's find somewhere to

go and

to the parking lot. Anthea drove while Sherman and Nanson settled in the back.

vegetarian restaurant. Sherman glanced at the restaurant's name, a subtle smile gracing

a few rambunctious kids dashed out, causing her to stumble. Nearly falling, she was swiftly caught around the waist by Sherman, who

was slender-more so than he had imagined. Barely a hand's breadth, and even through the thin fabric, the warmth

her, offering

slightly embarrassed. She was usually the one reminding others to be careful,

his lips. Why hadn't he noticed before? His niece and Sherman looked remarkably well-matched.

it

in the afternoon. Sherman

to

e went

to his office.

today, Daniel had

office door since morning.