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

Lambotte knew

ago, they were mocking Anthea, and now? Now, their

A nobody knows Lambotte?

let's grab a drink, shall we?" Gloria whispered, sidling up to Rebecca and offering an out

Gloria's intervention, Rebecca's composure

how on earth does Anthea know Lambotte?" Gloria

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

to save face because of your dad? That's hardly fair

to correct any misunderstanding. "Gloria, that's not what I

the kind one. If Anthea had any decency, she wouldn't be stepping on

Gloria!" Rebecca pleaded, grabbing at her

might tread lightly, but I

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

line with our brand philosophy. I'm confident they'll be a hit," Lambotte was saying. Anthea raised

Crash!

barged into Anthea, spilling wine

quick as ever, managed to save herself from

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