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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

She casually sat down at the

of

tea.

monastery was exceptional. It carried the fragrance of bamboo leaves, filling the

perfect choice for this moment;

already livid, and watching her calmly sip

which was why he had reluctantly agreed to attend this monastery event for inspiration.

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those

ideas, as if a dam had

couldn’t explain it, but it was as

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

was King, you

snatched

bounds. Compared to defeating

matter!

King and

determined not to lose control and break the cup she held in her hand. “So, what do I need to do to get you to

regarded him

infamous temper, she had anticipated him storming out

he was, showing willingness to

something from me.

is

Matthew is actually seeking my

watch your words. When you need something from someone, it’s polite

his fists, frustration evident in his eyes. “Fine. Please set down your tea cup. Tell me what I need to

Milly was speechless.

was I

think in conventional ways!

tell me what I

me.”

if grudgingly granting a rare favor. “Fine.

Milly was stunned.

I main’t asking

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