From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

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Chapter 96

“Scram!” Anthea shoved Elaine away with a force that caught her completely off guard.

Elaine, unprepared for Anthea’s strength, was flung to the floor.

Chaos erupted in the room.

Felton helped Elaine up.

“Dad, I’m cool,” Elaine said, “Let her make a fuss. I wanna see what she can pull off!”

The study’s door was bulletproof.

Not only was it soundproof, but it was also incredibly sturdy.

Not just Anthea, but even a group of bodyguards wouldn’t be able to break through unless someone inside opened it.

And then, a loud noise filled the air. It seemed as though the ground itself shook.

Everyone froze. No one expected Anthea to kick the door down.

“Ann!” Carole burst out from behind the door.

shielded Carole with her body.

and a scratch on her neck, looked utterly distressed.

clear to any observer what had transpired.

dare he lay a finger on Carole!” Nanson, eyes red with fury, charged in

to hit Irvin.

no match for Irvin. Not only did he fail to land a punch, but Irvin also grabbed

held Nanson aloft, his rage directed at Elaine, “Elaine! What the hell kind of job are

was so close to closing a deal! And

he not

fists clenched, and then peeled off her cardigan to drape it over

Carole was taken aback.

Anthea like this before,

could react, another loud crash echoed, followed by cries

“Stop! Stop!”

time everyone could see clearly, Irvin was on the ground, beaten by

already plump head had swollen to the

him, grinding his fingers beneath her shoe, “Who gave you the right to

twlated features and wails were proof of his agony, “I won’t do it again! I swear

lot!” Anthea turned her fierce gaze to the onlookers, “Who allowed you to mistreat my

air

had expected Anthea, deemed a nobody, to possess such skills, which not only broke down the door but

all happened too fast.