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

and Lambotte knew each

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

A nobody knows Lambotte?

whispered, sidling up to Rebecca and offering an

Gloria's intervention, Rebecca's composure found

on earth does Anthea know

my dad

quickly. "So, 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

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

If Anthea had any decency, she wouldn't

Rebecca pleaded, grabbing at her

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

a wine glass and made her way towards Anthea, who was in

They're brilliant, truly in line with our brand philosophy. I'm confident they'll be a

Crash!

into Anthea, spilling wine

quick as ever, managed to save herself from

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