From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent (Anthea ) novel 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!"

The three of them returned to their card game while Gerard sprawled on the sofa, sending a text to Nanson: "Mr. Yeager, I've arrived in Cloudcrest."

Nanson, who was chatting with Violet, saw Gerard's message and quickly replied: "You're already here?"

"Yes," Gerard confirmed.

"Let's meet up when you have time," Nanson suggested.

"Sure thing."

The next day arrived swiftly.

Gerard set out early, even though he had no leads and gathered no information that day. Still, he remained undeterred, confident that he would eventually find his mother.

Meanwhile, Carole had been urging Nanson to introduce Violet to the family, so Nanson broached the subject with Violet.