From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 343

Chapter 343

The room was thick with shock and whispers.

No one expected that, of all people, Lambotte would come looking for Rebecca.

True blue always shines through.

And how it put the pretenders in their place!

But then, in a twist straight out of a drama, Lambotte breezed past Rebecca as if she were invisible, making a beeline for Anthea. "Ms. Yeager, what a surprise to see you here." Anthea offered a small, knowing smile. "Mr. Lambotte, the feeling is mutual."

There, in the midst of her grand entrance, Rebecca's hand hung awkwardly in mid-air, caught in the embarrassing limbo of greeting and retraction.

Her shock was palpable. Lambotte was here for Anthea?

How did they even know each other?

What in the world was going on?

Rebecca's face was a mask of disbelief.

crowd was equally

Lambotte

now? Now, their faces

A nobody knows Lambotte?

whispered, sidling up

intervention, Rebecca's composure found some

does Anthea know Lambotte?"

tried to play it off. "Well, my dad and Mr. Lambotte

deepened, catching on quickly. "So, you're saying Mr. Lambotte greeted Anthea just to save face because of your dad? That's hardly fair to

misunderstanding. "Gloria, that's not what I meant. Anthea... she's

decency, she wouldn't

Rebecca pleaded, grabbing at her

you might tread lightly, but I don't. I can't stand to see you wronged. Leave it

made her way towards Anthea, who was

design proposals last night. They're brilliant, truly in line with our brand philosophy. I'm confident they'll be a hit," Lambotte was saying. Anthea raised her glass in thanks when

Crash!

barged into Anthea, spilling

ever, managed to save herself from a complete disaster, but her dress bore

where you're going?" Anthea's frown was sharp, her patience thin.