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.

She was dressed in a scarlet off–the–shoulder gown, her sexy shoulders and

bold and brash

seemed to tread upon the very hearts of those watching.

amid the snow, stunning and splendid.

her glory, projecting her image

was

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

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

was really

cufflinks, his deep eyes betrayed nothing of his

disbelief plastered across his

connected Anthea

I

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

the tech world while

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other secrets did she

swallowed hard, emotions tangled

pupils dilated as she processed the revelation.

Griffin? Griffin

Why had she changed so much recently? Had Anthea

crossed