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.”

was Stephanie who asked me to fetch the box. I did as she instructed, and the servants can attest to that.” Her 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

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. Stephanie was taken aback by Andrew’s defence of Milly, her face flushing with embarrassment as she tried to placate

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

Andrew, accustomed to his high status and military background, was 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

is being bullied, and he still wants to have a meeting! Tell him to come over right away! Hurry up!” Andrew’s momentum was overwhelming. What? Master George has 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, and a

Burnetts’ place’ the

now.” George said, “Okay,

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