From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 193

“Ann, where did you get that evening gown? It’s absolutely stunning! Looks like a couture piece, doesn’t it?”

Anthea replied with a smile, “Not only is this gown a head–turner, but it also has a unique feature.”

“What feature?”

“It’s temperature–regulated,” Anthea added with a hint of pride.

“Temperature–regulated?” The skepticism was clear on everyone’s faces.

Anthea nodded slightly and proceeded to evangelize the virtues of her high–tech gown to the intrigued crowd.

The idea of a dress that could defy the elements seemed almost too good to be true.

Seeing the doubt in their eyes, Anthea lifted the hem of her gown, revealing a stretch of her fair, elegant calf. “Just feel this fabric, and you’ll understand.”

With a mix of curiosity and skepticism, the others reached out and touched the hem.

The gala was held in a semi–open venue.

In December, Capital City was gripped by the chill of winter.

All the female celebs were dressed in thin, fashionable gowns, shivering in the cold, but from Anthea’s dress emanated a continuous source of warmth. It was especially cozy.

your hand?” asked a

course,” Anthea responded, nodding.

hand, finding

their flimsy gowns, Anthea’s hand was a cocoon of warmth. It was then that the women started to

an invention was nothing short of a miracle for female streamers who were constantly in the spotlight at red carpet events and

I buy a dress like

one

“Count me in.”

should start a group chat. I’ll send you the boutique’s website later, but you need to order their gowns in advance,” Anthea

the red carpet segment, Anthea made her way to the

was beside herself with excitement. “Ann, you were so cool, so sleek, and so gorgeous just now!” Sarah had been worried for Anthea at first, but the turnaround had been

had completely outshone Rebecca, igniting Sarah’s passion so

manage to be

with a serious tone, “Maybe it’s because I’m so attractive?”

I don’t know what happened to her. She used to be quite pretty, but now, looking at her again, she seems… well, kind

bit of self–flattery, but Sarah’s praise was unexpectedly

about Rebecca seemed off, especially during

something glitchy about Rebecca. How could someone

in front of Anthea, snapping her out of

much,” Anthea replied, shaking off her

I would love to get his autograph, but there are so many people, and I’m just too shy…”