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

the result was

moment you've all been waiting for: the first place winner

out the announcement, letting the

at Tech Summit Global for over ten years, he

in his mind-first place had to be his. It always was. The top three had always belonged to him and the other Pellonians. What could possibly

awkward look flickering across his face, but he pressed on. “And

Phoenix YC?

in

entire audience was on their feet, clapping wildly. Mason and Eugene cheered so loudly that their palms turned red. Dr.

top. But seeing her victory with his own eyes, he couldn't help but be swept up in emotion. It was a feeling only

crowd. In this moment, all eyes were on her-she

unsure whether to sit or remain standing, trapped in a moment

embarrassment.

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

Anthea, her face contorted with jealousy. That spotlight should have

her sharp nails dug into her palms, but

the award

presenter stepped onto the

Was that... Sherman?

wore his usual