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.

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

typically a bold and brash color,

upon the very hearts

amid the snow, stunning

her in all her

beauty was flawless,

had been the center of attention,

eyes, caught sight of her, a subtle smile touched his

was really

his deep eyes betrayed nothing of his

plastered across his face. He

connected Anthea

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

the tech world while conquering the realm of

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other secrets did she hold?

hard, emotions

pupils dilated as she

Anthea was Griffin? Griffin

had Anthea learned to play chess? Why had she changed so much recently? Had Anthea been rebom as well?

chilling thought crossed Rebecca’s mind.