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 missing?

hand running through his hair, messing up the usually

goes. It’s not about your Buddhist affinity. After all, if your Buddhist affinity wasn’t special,

and good Buddhist affinity got you accepted as a private disciple. Unlike her, filled with malice and evil intentions, showing

Milly was speechless.

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212 Karuna’s senior

had been quiet, staying out of the way, yet she still ended

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

gentle and sympathetic,

towards Milly became even

was at a loss for

a heavy accusation to

Jonathan and Anthony beside her, ready to defend her,

still inside the temple.

escalating the situation wasn’t necessary.

was to rile them up. If they lost their temper, they’d fall right

After her transformation, she had access to secret information. Even though Anthony and Jonathan knew her, they couldn’t gain anything from her

move was to stay back and watch for any tricks

teeth, “I can’t stand the way they’re talking to us. Do we

Who

bit her lip, hearing the boys swear with

not worth your health. Let them talk; they’re not aiming

them keep barking;

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

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