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.

was equally

and Lambotte knew each

they were mocking Anthea, and now? Now, their faces smarted

A nobody knows Lambotte?

sidling up to

intervention, Rebecca's composure found

does Anthea know

play it off. "Well, my dad

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 deal, not her!" Anthea, the

to correct any misunderstanding. "Gloria, that's not what I meant. Anthea... she's actually quite

"Becca, you're the kind one. If Anthea had any decency, she wouldn't be stepping on your toes. Wait here; I'll

pleaded, grabbing

might tread lightly, but

that, Gloria picked up a wine glass and made her way towards Anthea, who was in

last night. They're brilliant, truly in line with our brand philosophy. I'm confident they'll be a hit," Lambotte was

Crash!

into Anthea, spilling

as ever, managed to save herself from a

frown was sharp, her patience thin. Even a fool could see Gloria's move was