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

and Lambotte knew each

were mocking Anthea, and now? Now, their faces smarted with the

A nobody knows Lambotte?

let's grab a drink, shall we?" Gloria whispered, sidling up to

Gloria's intervention, Rebecca's composure found

how on earth does Anthea know

my dad and

you're saying Mr. Lambotte greeted Anthea just to save face because of your dad? That's hardly fair to you. You're the real

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

Anthea had any decency, she wouldn't be stepping on your toes.

Rebecca pleaded, grabbing

justice as straight as an arrow. "Becca, you might tread lightly, but I

glass and made her way towards Anthea, who

our brand philosophy. I'm confident they'll be a hit," Lambotte was saying. Anthea raised her glass in thanks when

Crash!

Anthea, spilling wine all over

from a complete disaster,

you're going?" Anthea's frown was sharp, her