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 knew each

Now, their faces smarted with the sting of

A nobody knows Lambotte?

a drink, shall we?" Gloria whispered, sidling up

Rebecca's composure

how on earth does

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

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

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

one. If Anthea had any decency, she wouldn't be stepping on your toes. Wait here; I'll

grabbing at her

as straight as an arrow. "Becca, you might tread lightly, but I don't. I can't stand to see you wronged. Leave it

her way towards Anthea, who was in deep conversation

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

Crash!

barged into Anthea, spilling wine all

herself from a complete disaster, but

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