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.

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

and brash color, seemed tailor–made for

took seemed to tread upon the very hearts of

bloom amid the

her in all her glory, projecting

beauty was

to Rebecca, who had been the center of attention,

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

really

with his cufflinks, his deep eyes betrayed nothing of

disbelief plastered

never connected Anthea with

I I

just a

tech world while conquering the realm of streaming.

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other secrets did she

emotions tangled within him.

pupils dilated as she processed

Anthea was Griffin? Griffin was Antheat

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

crossed