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.

him in a confrontation was well within her

sat down at the table and

of

tea.

else, the tea at this monastery was exceptional. It

was the perfect choice for this

was already livid, and watching her calmly sip tea only stoked his ire further!

robes, which was why he had reluctantly agreed to attend this monastery event for

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when he tried to bring those

flood of ideas, as if

as if he were

been 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 announced the list of contestents, he realised that his old rival, King, was also participating in

was King,

who always snatched

no bounds. Compared to defeating King, bowing

matter!

he cared about was triumphing over King and shedding the perpetual runner–up labell

cup she held in her hand. “So, what do I need to do

up, she regarded him with a

infamous temper, she had anticipated him storming out

was, showing willingness

must want something

this is

usually proud Matthew is actually seeking my assistance.

“Matthew, watch your words. When you need something from

in his eyes. “Fine. Please set down your tea cup. Tell me what I need to do

Milly was speechless.

I

never think in conventional ways!

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

me.”

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

Milly was stunned.

I main’t

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