From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 188

The air was thick with anticipation, every eye in the room swiveling to the entrance. The buzz of curiosity was palpable as they all wondered just what Griffin looked like.

Could she possibly be the next Snow White?

But the backlighting obscured her features, presenting only a striking silhouette.

Rebecca watched as the figure drew closer, her mind racing.

Was this Griffin? Why did she feel as though she knew that silhouette?

Was she seeing things? It had to be.

How could she know a cheater, a jester in the court of life?

A smirk curled at the edges of Rebecca’s lips. Griffin certainly had nerve, showing up at the gala.

Was she unaware that she was nothing more than a joke, a blight upon decent society?

But, Rebecca mused, having a fool to contrast her own radiance might just be perfect.

Like a rose among thorns, her nobility would only shine brighter.

Her smile grew more pronounced.

The rhythmic sound of high heels on marble echoed closer.

step, the breathtaking features of the girl came into clear view. She was dressed

red, typically a bold and brash color, seemed

to tread upon the very hearts of those

bloom amid

live camera feed captured her in all her glory, projecting her image onto the giant screen.

beauty was flawless, she seemed

who had been the center of attention, she was reduced to

caught sight of her,

was really her.

deep eyes

the other hand, was stunned into silence. Staring at Griffin, disbelief plastered across his face. He rubbed his eyes, suspecting a trick of the

connected Anthea with Griffin.

I I

had assumed Griffin was just a hideous cheater. Yet, Griffin was Anthea.

while conquering the realm of

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secrets did

hard, emotions tangled within him.

pupils dilated as she processed the revelation.

Griffin? Griffin was Antheat

Why had she changed so much recently? Had Anthea been rebom as well?

thought crossed