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.

hand?” asked a long–haired woman,

course,” Anthea

grasped Anthea’s hand, finding it pleasantly

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

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

where can I buy a dress like yours?”

want one

“Count me in.”

I’ll send you the boutique’s website later, but you need to order their gowns in advance,”

carpet segment, Anthea made

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

Rebecca, igniting Sarah’s passion so much that even chess seemed

manage to be so

and replied with a serious tone, “Maybe it’s

I don’t know what happened

meant to indulge in a bit of self–flattery,

seemed off, especially during

glitchy about Rebecca. How could someone so radiant suddenly lose

in front of Anthea, snapping her out

Anthea replied, shaking off her thoughts.

continued, “I just saw my celebrity crush, Mr. Aiken, here too! I would love to get his autograph, but there are so many people, and I’m just too