The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 845

The audience section

Anthony picked a seat tucked away from the cameras, stretching his long legs out and leaning back with an easy confidence. He wore a crisp white shirt, every button fastened, the sleeves rolled up to show off his pale wrists. A simple hair tie circled one wrist, somehow making him stand out even more.

Newell gave him a slow once-over, a subtle smirk tugging at his lips. Good-looking. Definitely Charlotte’s type.

Without another glance, Newell claimed the seat right next to him.

Anthony was busy messaging Charlotte when he sensed someone new settling in beside him. He lifted his eyes. Instantly, two pairs of icy stares met. Neither of them looked away. Neither said a word.

The air between them seemed to turn solid, the tension crackling and cold. Sparks flew, silent but sharp.

Somewhere nearby, a nervous assistant fidgeted. Was Newell really about to pick a fight with “God” out of jealousy? Should he warn Nine?

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Backstage

Charlotte followed the directions on Glenn’s invitation and found her way to the lounge. She texted Anthony—Found it—then dropped her phone into her bag. As she reached for the door, a familiar voice stopped her.

“Olivia, I heard Sunlight loved your speech for the exchange. He even complimented it to his assistant.”

Charlotte glanced back. Olivia stood between two girls, all of them talking over each other, faces bright with excitement.

“Seriously?” Olivia looked stunned, her cheeks flushing. “I just threw it together.”

But that wasn’t the truth. She’d actually done her homework, finding out early on that Sunlight was into human cell research. She’d spent hours combing through other scholars’ work, reworking their ideas until she could call them her own.

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