From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 537

Sherman fiddled with his cross pendant and shot Hector a sidelong glance. "What are you getting so worked up about? It's not like you're going on a blind date."

Looking at Hector, all dressed up and trying to look suave, Sherman suddenly regretted setting him up to meet Anthea. He couldn't really explain why. Maybe it was just a knot in his chest that wouldn't go away.

Hector, meanwhile, was buzzing with excitement. "But she's my idol! I have to make a good impression, don't I? Sherman, be honest-how do I look?"

Sherman gave him a slow once-over, lips quirking in a smirk. “Honestly? Not great. You look like you just rolled out of bed. And did you even wash your hair last night? I can see dandruff from here."

Hector's face fell. "Dude, don't mess with me!"

"I never lie," Sherman replied, counting his rosary beads with an air of finality.

Hector looked like he was about to bolt back and wash his hair, but there was no time. He slumped, thoroughly dejected. If only he'd gotten up earlier and showered.

Just then, the low growl of a black Ferrari echoed down the street, drawing closer.

"She's here," Sherman said quietly.

"My idol's here?" Hector's eyes lit up.

Sherman nodded slightly.

the Ferrari glided to a stop right in front of them. The car door swung open, and the first thing they saw was a long leg in combat

was hard not to wonder what was hidden behind

face, delicate and small, was mostly obscured by a pair of dark sunglasses, leaving only the

cool, commanding

off her sunglasses, revealing striking eyes that seemed to draw the light

up ten minutes ahead of schedule. But somehow, Sherman and Hector

on security footage before. He'd already thought she was breathtaking on camera. In person, though, she was on a whole different level— words couldn't even begin to describe

here too. Right, let

extended her hand with an easy confidence. "Nice to

stunned, before finally shaking her hand. "It's so great to

starstruck he could barely get a

regret about introducing Hector to Anthea only deepened. What had he been thinking? He must have lost

it off, Sherman turned to

use this spot as our starting line, and the

Sherman had no objections.

of course, had even less-how could he argue with his

her phone. "It's 10:20 now. We'll head out

Sherman nodded. "Sounds good."

phone and did a double take. Her phone

Whoa.