From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 13

Chapter 13

Bob scrambled to apologize with a few of his buddies.

Anthea didn’t hold a grudge and turned to Nanson. “Uncle Nanson, let’s get out of here.”

“Okay.” Nanson promptly followed Anthea’s lead.

Bob and his crew were left scratching their heads as they watched the pair stride away.

Anthea had called Nanson ‘Uncle‘. But why did Nanson seem more like Anthea’s loyal sidekick than her uncle?

As they walked, Anthea glanced at Nanson. “How much did we rake in tonight?”

“It’s all here.” Nanson immediately pulled out his wallet and handed all the cash to Anthea.

After Nanson handed over the money, it dawned on him. Why was he so obedient to Anthea?

It was a strange feeling, almost instinctive.

Anthea counted quickly, a blur of fingers revealing over fifteen thousand bucks..

She was so fast that Nanson barely had time to process before she finished counting.

Anthea handed Nanson a

was puzzled. Wasn’t all that money his?

read his thoughts and said, “Don’t forget, Uncle Nanson, I won this cash. Without me, you’d be so broke that you couldn’t even keep your pants

that five grand was

kiddo like you doing loaded with so much cash? Maybe you should let me handle

bills,” Anthea replied, referring to Carole’s health.

Carole’s treatment, Nanson didn’t press further.

had failed these years, and Anthea seemed

white light shot toward them from

hand, Anthea didn’t even blink, walking forward as if the glare meant nothing to

of a nearby car sat a figure with a sleek silhouette.

cross in hand, eyes

brows opened, revealing deep

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played upon the

Was that a

mirror, Daniel was agape

Sherman for so long, he’d never seen

have seen wrong.

hand and rubbed his eyes with the other. When he looked again, everything

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