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…”

was deep in thought. What was

running through his hair, messing up

“Don’t worry about it. His inspiration comes and goes. It’s not about your Buddhist affinity. After all, if your Buddhist affinity wasn’t special, why would Master Karuna pick you out of all

a private disciple. Unlike her, filled with

Milly was speechless.

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been quiet, staying out of the way, yet she still ended up being criticised!

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“Xavier, let’s not talk about Milly that way. She’s

and sympathetic, quickly pulling at people’s

expected, Xavier’s look towards Milly

at a loss for words

accusation

Anthony beside her, ready to defend her,

keep our cool. We’re still inside the temple. Starting a fight here would

escalating the situation wasn’t necessary.

to rile them up. If they lost

information. Even though Anthony

was to stay back and watch for any tricks

stand the way they’re talking to us. Do we really

they need their sight checked. Who do

hearing the boys swear with such ease for the first

over it. It’s not worth your health. Let them talk; they’re

all bark and no bite. Let them keep barking;

the tension, a little face popped up and smirked at Stephanie, asking, “Ah–woo?” which meant, ‘Milly, should I handle

the forehead,

the