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…”

What was missing? The inspiration was

as he pondered, his hand running through his hair,

comfort Stephanie, “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 the Burnetts?

affinity got you accepted as a private disciple. Unlike her,

Milly was speechless.

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out of the way, yet she still

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talk about Milly that way. She’s a good

tone was gentle and sympathetic, quickly pulling at

Xavier’s look towards Milly

a loss

accusation

beside her, ready to defend

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

escalating the situation

If they lost their

had changed. After her transformation, she had access to secret information. Even though Anthony and Jonathan knew her, they

back and watch for any tricks

clenched teeth, “I can’t stand the way they’re talking to us. Do we really have to put up with their

if they can’t figure it out, maybe they need their sight checked. Who do

lip, hearing the boys swear with such

not worth your health. Let

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

at Stephanie, asking,

Milly tapped him on the

came the disappointed reply.