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

“In second place, also from Pellonia—Dr. Barnaby!”

Again, the result was expected.

“And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for: the first place winner of this year’s Tech Summit Global is...”

The host deliberately drew out the announcement, letting the tension build.

Karl slowly rose from his seat, scanning the crowd and the cameras stationed throughout the auditorium. Having competed at Tech Summit Global for over ten years, he knew full well that the proceedings were being broadcast live.

There was no doubt 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 go wrong this year?

The host glanced at Karl, an awkward look flickering across his face, but he pressed on. “And the first place winner, from Luxphinia—Phoenix YC!”