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.

of it. Just lending a

didn't you tell me something

to make a fuss! Come on, let's find

let it go

trio made their way to the parking lot. Anthea drove while Sherman and Nanson settled in the back. Given Nanson's injury, Anthea

they arrived at an upscale vegetarian restaurant. Sherman glanced at the restaurant's name, a subtle smile gracing his lips. The trip to Pellonia had

out, causing her to stumble. Nearly falling,

imagined. Barely a hand's breadth, and even through the thin

then released her, offering a quiet reminder, "Watch your

usually the one reminding others to

way, a faint smile playing on his lips. Why hadn't he noticed before? His niece and Sherman looked remarkably well-matched.

it was

in the afternoon. Sherman

back to the Christensen

e went

to his office.

today, Daniel had been waiting

office door since morning.