From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent (Anthea ) novel Chapter 47

"What's the rush? Man, you look like you've seen a ghost." Sherman seemed to have just woken up, clad in a black silk pajama set, the belt loosely tied at his waist, revealing a hint of sculpted abs and that enviable V-line.

Even Daniel, a guy who thought he'd seen it all, couldn't help but marvel at the sight.

But it wasn't the time for admiring. Daniel blurted out, "Sherman, the CIS project is ready."

At that, even the usually composed Sherman showed a flicker of surprise. "Let me see."

Daniel handed the laptop to Sherman.

Sherman opened it and squinted at the screen. "Who did this?"

"That newbie, Phoenix," Daniel replied. "Honestly, I had no idea Phoenix was such a wizard. "

And a wizard indeed!

The Christensen Group, despite the efforts of their hundreds of staff, failed to crack the code. However, it took Phoenix less than three days to do it.

That was an absolute legend!

Holding the laptop in one hand and controlling the mouse with the other, Sherman commanded, "Notify everyone. Video conference in ten minutes."

"Got it." Daniel, usually the laid-back type, took it seriously for a change and took the laptop from Sherman, heading toward the office.

Sherman strode into his dressing room and slipped into a suit.

Though a modern suit, it carried a touch of old-school elegance with clean, muted colors.

Ten minutes later, the video conference started punctually.

Sherman’s piercing gaze on the other side was enough to send chills down one's spine even through the screen.

Two hours went by.

The video conference finally ended.

Sherman picked up his coffee mug and took a casual sip, his fingers idly playing with a pen, seemingly lost in thought. "Check out this Phoenix for me."

Daniel blinked, momentarily confused. "Phoenix? Who?"

Then it clicked. "Right away, I'll have someone on it."