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.

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

a bold and brash color, seemed tailor–made for

tread upon the very

was the winter bloom amid the snow, stunning and

all her glory,

her beauty was flawless,

who had been the center of attention, she was reduced

closed eyes, caught sight of her, a subtle

really her.

with his cufflinks, his deep eyes

was stunned into silence. Staring at Griffin, disbelief plastered across his face. He rubbed his eyes, suspecting a trick

had never connected Anthea

I IO

had assumed Griffin was just a hideous cheater. Yet,

tech world while conquering the realm

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did

swallowed hard, emotions tangled within

dilated as she

Anthea was Griffin? Griffin was Antheat

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

chilling thought crossed Rebecca’s