From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent (Anthea ) novel Chapter 482

"Sherman?" Anthea was momentarily taken aback, not expecting him to call her out of the blue.

"Yes," Sherman continued, "I've just arrived in Pellonia."

"Alright," Anthea replied. "I've heard Pellonia has been a bit chaotic lately. Make sure to stay safe and don't go out after dark."

Was she actually concerned about him?

Sherman couldn't help but smile slightly. "I will."

After chatting a bit more, Anthea ended the call.

Sherman looked up at the rising sun, its warm glow reflecting in his eyes. After a brief pause, he turned to his secretary. "Let's go."

The secretary promptly followed in his footsteps.

Meanwhile, Anthea had just hung up when another call came through. It was from Nanson, who she assumed must have been on the same flight as Sherman.

...

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

On this particular day, Anthea was in her front yard, watering the flowers in her little garden.

Suddenly, she heard someone calling her name from outside.

She glanced up and saw Alex, dressed in a suit, his expression serious.

"Alex?"

Alex nodded briefly, keeping it short. "Anthea, my grandmother's not doing well. Could you come with me to see her?"

"Of course." Anthea put down the watering can, hopped over the garden fence with a fluid, graceful movement.

Alex was momentarily stunned. "Aren't you going to lock the balcony door?"

"No need," Anthea replied lightly. "I have a security robot at home. Where’s your car? We should hurry."

"Follow me," Alex said, and Anthea quickly matched his pace.

Once in the car, Alex habitually unwrapped a butterscotch candy, popped it in his mouth, and handed another to Anthea.