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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.”

“Mom, I didn’t take the hairpin. It 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 one would know,” Stephanie persisted. The mention of that struck a nerve, causing Olivia to furrow her brow.

the Burnetts. Accusing him of

echoed through the hall, his cane tapping the floor in anger. “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

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 want to cause trouble for her mother. But Andrew didn’t listen, and he angrily tapped his cane on the floor. “Larry, call that brat and tell him

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.

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.”

“Okay, I got it,