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.

only son, Bryce was used to getting his way. Her

resolve to win her over. Once he got bored, he planned

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

pursued by him should be an honor for her.

jealous, why else would she

she must be green

misunderstanding. I barely know those people, and I’m currently single,” Bryce continued, “How about we exchange contacts? We could get to know each other

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last sentence was unmistakable.

raised an eyebrow, a faint smile playing on her

frowned, “Don’t

women, and it was

to be another one of those conquests. “You looking for a duel?” Anthea set down her glass and cracked her knuckles, looking down at Bryce with a mix of amusement

felt his pride challenged like never before. No woman had ever dared to speak to him like that! He

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just like that, she

punching, but her