Chapter 4 Family Feud

She extended her hand and passed the box to Stephanie, saying, “Here you go.” As Stephanie took the box, a faint smirk appeared at the corner of her mouth, barely noticeable but caught by Milly, who was standing nearby. Failure to hold back emotions was taboo in acting. “Oh no! Why is the box empty? Milly, where is Mom’s hairpin? Did you misplace it?” Her voice was overly dramatic and shrill, causing the lively hall to fall silent as all eyes turned towards the unfolding drama. Stephanie continued, her tone anxious, “Milly, did you take Mom’s hairpin?

It’s a family heirloom passed down from Grandma to Mom. How could you take it without asking? Please return it to Mom immediately!” The accusation seemed to point directly at Milly, drawing disapproving glances from the onlookers: “Someone from a humble background like her can’t be trusted.”

“Blood ties mean nothing. An adopted daughter would have shown more respect.”

voice was calm yet resolute, cutting through the tension in the hall. “But what if you got the idea to steal it on the way back? No one would know,” Stephanie persisted. The mention of that struck a nerve, causing Olivia to furrow her brow. Despite being new to the Burnetts, Milly was still her daughter. It must have been painful for a mother to hear such accusations. Olivia shot Stephanie a

crowd parted, revealing a dignified old man in a wheelchair, pushed forward by a sergeant in military uniform. It was Andrew Tate, the Grand General. He came from a prestigious aristocratic family above the Burnetts. Accusing him of theft was a serious allegation.

“I personally returned the box, and that girl didn’t even touch it. How dare you accuse me of theft?” Realising the gravity of the situation, Stephanie paled, knowing they couldn’t afford to offend the Tates. In a quiet corner, Milly lowered her head, her lips pressed tightly together. After reprimanding Stephanie, Andrew turned to Milly, his heart going out to her as she stood there looking wronged. Just as he was about

always straightforward and had no intention of leaving any dignity for the Burnetts to save. Milly found him quite cute and reassured him, “It’s nothing, just a little bump, it will be fine in a while.” Although she was annoyed by Stephanie, she didn’t

a fiancee? Milly wondered, Why is he playing matchmaker? Captain Pine dared not disobey the old general’s orders, so he turned around and dialled the phone. Before long, the phone was answered,

…” Captain Pine glanced at the old general, whose face was turning red with anger, “Master George, please come to the Burnetts’ place’ the old general … uh … wants you to come over, he’s not feeling well.” George rubbed his

said, “Okay, I got it, I’ll come

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