A Film Queen
Chapter 4
Chapter 4 Family Feud
She extended her hand and passed the box to Stephanie, saying, “Here you go.” As Stephanie took the box, a faint smirk appeared at the corner of her mouth, barely noticeable but caught by Milly, who was standing nearby. Failure to hold back emotions was taboo in acting. “Oh no! Why is the box empty? Milly, where is Mom’s hairpin? Did you misplace it?” Her voice was overly dramatic and shrill, causing the lively hall to fall silent as all eyes turned towards the unfolding drama. Stephanie continued, her tone anxious, “Milly, did you take Mom’s hairpin?
It’s a family heirloom passed down from Grandma to Mom. How could you take it without asking? Please return it to Mom immediately!” The accusation seemed to point directly at Milly, drawing disapproving glances from the onlookers: “Someone from a humble background like her can’t be trusted.”
“Blood ties mean nothing. An adopted daughter would have shown more respect.”
she instructed, and the servants can attest to that.” Her voice was calm yet resolute, cutting through the tension in the hall. “But what if you got the idea to steal it on the way back? No one would know,” Stephanie persisted. The mention of that struck a nerve, causing Olivia to furrow her brow. Despite being new to the Burnetts, Milly was still her daughter. It must have been painful for a mother to hear
military uniform. It was Andrew Tate, the Grand General. He came from a prestigious aristocratic family above the Burnetts. Accusing him of theft was a serious allegation. Stephanie was taken aback by Andrew’s defence of Milly, her
theft?” Realising the gravity of the situation, Stephanie paled, knowing they couldn’t afford to offend the Tates. In a quiet corner, Milly lowered her head, her lips pressed tightly together. After reprimanding Stephanie, Andrew turned to Milly, his
had pinched her. Andrew, accustomed to his high status and military background, was always straightforward and had no intention of leaving any dignity for the Burnetts to save. Milly found him quite cute and reassured him, “It’s nothing, just a little bump, it will be fine in a while.” Although she was annoyed by Stephanie, she didn’t
him to come over right away! Hurry up!” Andrew’s momentum was overwhelming. What? Master George has a fiancee? Milly wondered, Why is he
the Burnetts’ place’ the old general … uh … wants you to come over, he’s not feeling
now.” George said, “Okay, I got
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