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.

also from

the result was

for: the first place winner of this

host deliberately drew out the

crowd and the cameras stationed throughout the auditorium. Having competed at Tech Summit Global for

was no doubt in his mind-first place had to be his. It always was. The top three had always belonged to him

his face, but he

Phoenix YC?

in the

and Eugene cheered so loudly that their palms turned red. Dr. Varn's eyes

always known Anthea would come out on top. But seeing her victory with his own eyes, he couldn't help but

bowing gracefully to the crowd. In this moment, all

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

embarrassment.

hadn't gone to him. How could that be? He'd lost to someone

with jealousy. That spotlight should have

her sharp nails dug into her palms,

came the award

the presenter stepped onto the stage, Anthea was

Was that... Sherman?

his usual