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 keep pace.

by side, Alex led

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

to bring a down

temperature control built into it. I won’t be needing

Alex seemed

nodded slightly, “You’re familiar with AY?”

heard a few things.”

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 much attention, but now it seemed he couldn’t afford

own thoughts, they stepped

garden was ablaze with camellias, their fiery blooms nearly covering the

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the vibrant scene under

an

camellias mixed with

scent didn’t belong to

smells, glanced at

focused on the path.

to be two types of women: those who instantly fell for his charms, and those, like Rebecca,

different

was curious whether she was naturally like this or if she