A Film Queen

Chapter 212 Karuna’s senior Brother – Vajra

Silence swept across the hall at that moment.

Interestingly, female disciples in the Buddhist discipline are rare. Master Karuna, who is highly esteemed and influential, usually respects visiting leaders. Thus, it’s quite a significant honour that he made an exception by taking Stephanie on as a private disciple.

Philip was visibly the most thrilled, struggling to stand up, his face beaming with pride. He burst out, “Ah, truly a granddaughter the Burnetts can be proud of, to be chosen by the Buddhist disciple. Our ancestors must be smiling down on us!”

Just catching on, Xavier admired Stephanie, saying, “Stephanic, it’s incredible you’ve become a disciple of Master Karuna. You’ve really made us proud!”

Even Jeffrey, usually more reserved, showed a rare smile and offered praise, “Truly remarkable.”

Stephanie blushed slightly, seeming a bit embarra

Grandpa, Teffrey, Xavier, please don’t praise me so

much. I just got lucky. It’s the blessing of our ancesto… I’m not as good as you say.”

At that moment, nearby, Matthew, the family’s second son, sparked with an idea. He’d been stuck on a design but now clapped his hands excitedly. “Yes, why must Buddha robes be exclusive to men? Women can wear them too!

“Stephanie, you’re such an inspiration! You’re my design muse!”

Stephanie giggled, covering her mouth. “Really? I’m glad I could inspire you!”

Matthew pulled out his notebook and started sketching quickly. But midway, he stopped.

Something wasn’t right.

The spark of inspiration was there, but the sketch needed to capture the essence. It felt lacking …

What was absent?

Noticing Matthew’s sudden confusion, Stephanie asked, “Matthew, what’s wrong? Did I do something? Is my Buddhist affinity lacking?”

“Nothing…”

in thought. What was missing? The inspiration was

he pondered, his hand running through his hair, messing up the usually neat

your Buddhist affinity. After all, if your

affinity got you accepted as a private disciple. Unlike her, filled with malice and

Milly was speechless.

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senior

had been quiet, staying out of the way, yet

+5 Pearls

Milly

sympathetic, quickly pulling at

Milly became even more disdainful.

was at a

accusation to carry.

Jonathan and Anthony beside her, ready to defend her, prompting her to

let’s keep our cool. We’re still inside the temple. Starting a fight here would only make Grandpa mad.”

escalating the situation

they lost their temper,

information. Even though Anthony and Jonathan knew her, they couldn’t gain anything from her

stay back and watch

can’t stand the way they’re talking to us. Do we really have to put up with their sarcasm? It’s like they’re begging

they need their sight checked. Who do they think they are, trying to act

swear with such

it. It’s not worth your health. Let

no bite. Let them keep barking; they can’t hurt

at Stephanie, asking, “Ah–woo?” which meant, ‘Milly, should I handle her?‘

him on the forehead, signalling,

came the disappointed reply.