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.

features of the girl came into clear view. She was dressed in a scarlet off–the–shoulder gown, her sexy shoulders and delicate collarbones

and

step she took seemed to tread upon

the winter bloom amid the snow,

in all her glory, projecting her

was flawless, she seemed

had been the center of

been resting with closed eyes, caught

was really her.

with his cufflinks, his deep eyes betrayed

disbelief plastered across his face.

never connected Anthea with Griffin.

I I IO

Griffin was just a hideous cheater. Yet,

world while

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secrets did she hold?

emotions

dilated as she

Anthea was Griffin? Griffin was

chess? Why had she changed

thought crossed Rebecca’s