From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 223

Bryce grudgingly bit the bullet, his wounded pride forcing him to swallow the pain.

The humiliation was already unbearable, and the thought of people finding out that he, a grown man, had been taken down by a slip of a girl was too much to stomach. Where could he possibly hide his face?

Gritting his teeth against the agony, Bryce picked himself up and hastily retreated from the party.

From the corner of the room, Anthea watched his retreating back, her voice tinged with a hint of mockery, “Careful, Mr. Harper. We wouldn’t want you to take another spill!”

Alex, having witnessed the entire debacle from the sidelines, narrowed his eyes, which glinted with a dark intensity. After a moment, he approached Anthea, “Ms. Yeager.”

“You’re looking for me, Mr. Peterson?”

He gave a slight nod, “Yes.”

“What’s the matter?”

“Kendrick is asking for you.”

Anthea’s eyebrows knit together slightly, “You sure you’ve got the right person this time?”

“I was mistaken earlier,” Alex said smoothly, his tone gentle, “I hope you won’t take it to heart, Ms. Yeager.”

She pressed on, “The Kendrick you mentioned, is he the one from Capital City?”

“Yes.” His response was succinct as he gestured for her to follow, “This way, Ms. Yeager.”

forward to

they walked side by side, Alex led the way.

an open–air path to reach the back of the venue. It was the dead of winter, and although Cloudcrest

bring a down

Anthea replied, “but my dress has temperature control built into it. I won’t be needing that

Ltd?” Alex seemed to recall

slightly, “You’re familiar

heard a few things.”

in the industry. Though new, their strength was undeniable. They first secured a global patent for temperature–adjustable clothing and then made

Alex for a partnership. At the time, he hadn’t paid

stepped onto

their fiery blooms nearly covering the entire path. Anthea’s dress

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seem part of the vibrant scene under

wonder if she was an enchantment borne of the camellias

of camellias mixed with a crisp fragrance that lingered

scent didn’t belong

smells, glanced at Anthea.

focused

those who instantly fell for his charms, and those,

different from

was naturally like this or if she was just clever