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.

family and being the pampered only son, Bryce was used to getting his

refusal only steeled his resolve to win her over. Once he got

just a faux heiress of the

by him should be an honor

just jealous, why else would she bring

must be

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

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implication in his last

raised an eyebrow, a faint smile playing on her lips, “Are you even in

“Don’t

a power imbalance between men and women,

a duel?” Anthea set down her glass and

speak to him like that! He reached out to grab her, expecting no one would come to her defense at this high–society

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lifted her hand. And just

preferred kicking to punching, but her dress made it inconvenient