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

side, Alex led the

back of the venue. It was

instructed a servant to bring a down jacket for

Anthea replied, “but my dress has temperature control

AY Tech Co., Ltd?” Alex seemed to recall something.

slightly, “You’re

heard a

undeniable. They first secured a global patent for temperature–adjustable clothing and then made a powerful entry into the

partnership. At the time, he hadn’t paid much attention, but now it seemed he couldn’t afford to delay any

own thoughts, they stepped onto the open–air path.

camellias, their fiery blooms nearly covering the entire path.

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her seem part of the vibrant

she was an enchantment

of camellias mixed with

belong to the camellias.

smells,

straight ahead, focused on the path.

world, there seemed to be two types of women: those who instantly fell for his charms,

different

like this or if she was just clever at hiding