From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent (Anthea ) novel Chapter 504

Raine: [The summit’s about to start—I doubt YC has the guts to show up! He’s just a corporate drone. No way would someone like him come to a place like this.]

Oneiron: [Agreed!]

Phoenix·PowerMax and YoungAce: [Dad’s definitely coming!]

Phoenix·InfinityAeon: [There goes Raine stirring up trouble again.]

Tech Summit Global, main hall.

Rebecca was basking in the attention, loving every second of being admired.

Then, suddenly—

A collective gasp rippled through the room.

In an instant, every pair of eyes shifted away from her and fixed on the main entrance.

Rebecca’s brows knit in confusion.

Why is everyone looking at the door?

Who just walked in?

People in the tech world were brilliant, sure, but a more awkward, unattractive bunch you’d be hard-pressed to find.

Rebecca, on the other hand, had put serious effort into her appearance today.

Was she really less interesting than some awkward geek?

Unbelievable. No taste at all!

She scoffed inwardly, but refused to turn and look like everyone else.

She was determined to stand out, not blend into the crowd like some mindless follower.

The sound of footsteps drew closer, echoing through the hushed hall.

Whoever it was, they were about to pass right by her.

Rebecca narrowed her eyes.

Could it be Phoenix·YC?

Yes, it had to be.

Who else could cause such a stir?

She casually adjusted a strand of hair, trying to look effortlessly elegant.

Surely, when Phoenix·YC saw such a stunning woman sitting nearby, he’d be captivated on the spot.

Rebecca smiled to herself, already savoring the moment.

Just then, the chair beside her scraped back.

She glanced over and froze.

The newcomer was strikingly attractive—though a little tanned, perhaps.

No matter. Everyone has flaws.

After all, Phoenix·YC was a tech mogul; a few imperfections were to be expected.

Not that she was planning to marry Phoenix·YC anyway.

Meanwhile, the tech forums exploded.

Phoenix·InfinityAeon: [Dad’s here! Dad’s here! @Phoenix·Whatever, @Phoenix·HappyEveryday, @Phoenix·CH and 89 others!]

Phoenix·HappyEveryday: [Holy crap! I didn’t expect Dad to be like THIS!]

Phoenix·CH: [Someone tell me this isn’t a dream!]

Phoenix·BreakdownBuddy: [Oh my God! How can Dad be so gorgeous?!]

Phoenix·PowerMax and YoungAce: [I think I’ve become a stan!]

Phoenix·Elliott: [With looks like that, Dad could be the star of any show! So beautiful! Ahhh! Total main character energy!]

Raine: [Some corporate drones are just disgusting! No real skill, just relying on their looks! Are we turning the tech world into a fan club now? People like this are a blight on the industry! Sickening!]

Phoenix·CH: [Everyone, let’s take down @Raine!]

Oneiron: [The Phoenix family is out of control! Honestly, Raine’s right—this is the real tech world, it should be about skill! People like YC just ruin everything. She should get out while she can!]

Raine: [Phoenix fans, don’t get cocky! I bet your “Dad” won’t even dare compete on stage. Meanwhile, YR just might surprise us all.]

A corporate drone like YC? She’d never have the courage to face off against international experts.

Raine was certain: YC had only shown up to flaunt her looks.

Too bad for her.

This wasn’t a beauty contest.

Phoenix·123456: [Who says Dad won’t compete? Just wait—she’s about to crush you all!]