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.

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

bold and brash

step she took seemed to tread upon the very hearts

bloom amid the snow, stunning

all her glory, projecting her image

magnified, her beauty was flawless,

who had been the center of attention, she

who had been resting with closed eyes, caught sight of her, a subtle smile

really her.

with his cufflinks, his deep eyes betrayed nothing of his

other hand, was stunned into silence. Staring at Griffin, disbelief plastered across his face. He rubbed his eyes,

connected Anthea

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had assumed Griffin was just a hideous cheater.

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did she hold?

swallowed hard, emotions

pupils dilated as she processed the revelation.

was Griffin? Griffin

chess? Why had she

chilling thought crossed Rebecca’s mind.