A Film Queen

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A Film Queen of Two Worlds

Chapter 226 The Stubborn Matthew

Milly’s words momentarily stunned Matthew.

She had a point.

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Not just in the past, but even now, he approached her with an agenda. He never truly considered her hist

sister.

But his pride stopped him from admitting it. After a prolonged silence, he muttered, “Why are your making such a big deal out of this? We’re all Burnetts. Does it really matter?”

Milly was perplexed.

She couldn’t help but let out a bitter laugh. What kind of twisted reasoning is this?

Earlier, he was so self–righteous, claiming I’m unworthy of the Burnett name. Now suddenly, we’re all family and I shouldn’t harbor resentment? He wants to have it both ways–praising and criticizing me at will. What else is there for me to say?

With a sardonic smile, she retorted, her voice slicing through the faint light, “Matthew, even though you’re an artist and not big on logical thinking, you should grasp basic human relationships. We’re not close enough for gift–giving and late–night heart–to–hearts, are we?”

Matthew’s anger flared. “How dare you-

Milly shrugged, meeting his gaze coolly. “Look at you, quick to accuse me again. You do realize what you’ve done could get you in trouble, right? Ever heard of trespassing?

Sure, Matthew was her brother, but sneaking into someone’s room uninvited was, at best, unethical, and at worst, illegal. She had a doctorate in her past life; if she chose to pursue it, she could easily involve the authorities.

Let’s see then who the Burnetts would stand behind then–me or him.

Matthew’s face turned a fiery shade of red; his breaths were coming out in sharp bursts, his teeth audibly grinding. His eyes burned with a rage that seemed capable of consuming Milly.

remained unfazed. Dealing with an art student like him in a confrontation was well

intense fury oddly satisfied her. She casually sat down at the

of

tea.

everything else, the tea at this monastery was exceptional. It carried the

the perfect choice for this

and watching her calmly sip tea only stoked his

was why he had reluctantly

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bring those sketches to life, they felt hollow, lacking

a flood of ideas,

it was as if he were under

so serious; he wouldn’t have swallowed his pride and come to Milly in the dead of night. The issue was that when the organiser

was King, you

snatched victory

bounds. Compared to defeating King, bowing to Milly

matter!

cared about was triumphing over King and shedding the

slightly. He looked away, determined not to lose control and break the cup she held in her hand. “So, what do I need

surprised. Looking up, she regarded him with a mix

Matthew’s infamous temper, she had anticipated him storming

he was, showing

must want something from

this is

is

Milly felt her spirits lift. “Matthew, watch your words. When you need something from someone,

down your tea cup. Tell me what I need to do for you to

Milly was speechless.

I expecting?

in conventional ways!

It should be: Please tell me what I need to do for you to talk

me.”

if grudgingly granting a rare favor. “Fine. I can

Milly was stunned.

the hell!!? I main’t asking you!

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