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

Anthea responded,

woman grasped Anthea’s hand, finding it pleasantly

Anthea’s hand was a cocoon of warmth. It was then that the women started to believe that

short of a miracle for female streamers who were constantly in the spotlight at red carpet events and international functions.

can I buy a dress like

want one too!”

“Count me in.”

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

made her way to the audience seats.

seeing Anthea, Sarah 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,

had completely outshone Rebecca, igniting Sarah’s passion so much that

how do you manage to

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

women here can hold a candle to you! And Rebecca, I don’t know what happened to her. She used to be quite pretty, but now, looking at her again, she seems… well, kind of dull in comparison…”

in a bit of self–flattery, but Sarah’s praise

Rebecca seemed off, especially during their recent encounter.

glitchy about Rebecca. How could

Sarah waved her hand in front of Anthea, snapping her

Anthea replied, shaking off

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