From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 222

“Hey there,” Anthea said, her eyes glinting with the reflection of the chandeller’s light, like a pair of

shimmering gems.

Caught off–guard for a moment, Bryce managed a smile, “Ms. Yeager, I hear the Petersons have a splendid garden. How about we take a stroll out back?”

Nothing could be more romantic than a moonlit walk with a beauty by his side.

Bryce was a notorious playboy, juggling several girlfriends and a trail of flings he couldn’t even count. But now, the ridiculous thought of cutting ties with all of them to woo this captivating girl, to spend his life with her, was taking hold.

It was all because she was irresistibly alluring.

To say she was just ‘pretty‘ felt like an understatement.

“Thanks for the flattery, but I’m afraid I’m not that blessed,” Anthea’s gaze drifted past Bryce, “I think the ladies over there might be more interested in enjoying the garden with you.”

Anthea knew his type well, a Casanova of the modern age, a man who cast a wide net.

Bryce didn’t expect to be turned down.

was used to getting his way. Her rejection was a

win her over. Once he got bored, he

just a faux heiress of the Morris family. No status, no position, no backing.

should be an

jealous, why else would

she must be green with envy.

be a misunderstanding. I barely know those people, and I’m currently single,” Bryce continued, “How

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in his last sentence was unmistakable.

smile playing on her lips, “Are you even

frowned, “Don’t

a power imbalance between men and women, and it was the women who

Anthea set down her glass

dared to speak to him like that! He reached

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hand. And just like that, she caught Bryce’s

kicking to punching, but her dress made