From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 507

Suddenly, the entire forum was ablaze with people calling for Rebecca to be banished from the tech world.

Anthea, oblivious to the online chaos, sat quietly at her desk, fiddling with her phone after completing her task. Since her phone wasn't connected to the internet, all she could do was play a game of Tetris.

Her casual attitude didn't escape the notice of the three Pellonia contestants across the aisle. While everyone else was busy with the competition, Anthea was playing on her phone?

So Luxphinia really had fallen this far.

No wonder their team was always dead last, year after year. How did someone like her even make it into the tech world?

Rebecca, catching sight of Anthea playing Tetris, felt a small wave of relief. Apparently, she wasn't the only one completely out of her depth when it came to science—at least Anthea could take the bottom spot with her.

Soon, two hours had flown by.

Contestants from around the world stood behind their stations, waiting for the host to announce the results.

The host, a man from L Country, held a crisp white card in his hands. "This year's competition has brought in a lot of fresh faces. Now, I'm pleased to announce the top three winners."

As his words hung in the air, the audience erupted in thunderous applause.

"In third place, from Pellonia-Dr. Charles!"

No one was surprised, least of all Charles himself, who gave the audience a polite bow.

second place, also from Pellonia-Dr.

the result

for: the first place winner of this year's Tech

drew out the announcement, letting the

throughout the auditorium. Having competed at Tech Summit Global

It always was. The top three had always

an awkward look flickering across his face,

Phoenix YC?

exploded in the

their feet, clapping wildly. Mason and Eugene cheered so loudly that their palms

known Anthea would come out on top. But seeing her victory with his own eyes,

stood, bowing gracefully to the crowd. In this moment, all eyes were on her-she was the star

shifted from anticipation to utter disbelief. He stood frozen, unsure whether to sit

embarrassment.

him. How could that be? He'd lost

spotlight should have been hers. Where was the system when she

clenched so tightly that her sharp nails dug into

the

the presenter stepped onto the

Was that... Sherman?

his usual