Chapter 215 Standing Firm Against Pressure

Just as Stephanie guessed it would happen, Philip’s temper reached a boiling point, adamant that Milly shouldn’t let this chance slip by.

He even went as far as threatening her, insisting she shows the master the proper respect.

“You need to respect the master. If you won’t, then as far as I’m concerned, the Burnetts will act as if you never existed!

“Do you know who Master Vajra is? Being noticed by him should be seen as a stroke of luck. It’s a blessing from the Burnetts‘ ancestors. What’s with the attitude? Who are you putting on this show for?

“This is just annoying. Do you only feel happy when I’m upset?”

Milly chose not to argue back but didn’t budge an inch eithe stance, not even before Philip.

ere was no room for compromise in her

Stephanie took hold of her grandpa’s arm, trying to calm him. “Grandpa, please don’t work yourself up. It’s not worth risking your health. Milly probably has her reasons.”

Philip huffed in disdain, tapping his cane on the ground. “Reasons? What reasons could she have that match mine? Absolutely rebellious! Rebellious!”

Watching Philip fuming, Stephanie couldn’t help but smirk internally.

But this wasn’t enough for her.

Just getting Philip riled up wasn’t her goal. She aimed to ultimately push Milly out of the Burnetts, like in her past life, preventing any chance of Milly turning things around!

A sly spark flashed in her eyes, but she quickly masked it. “Grandpa, let’s not badmouth Milly. She’s not what you think. She’s only recently returned to the Burnetts and is still getting used to everything. It’s normal for her to not know much; she’ll learn in time.”

apprenticeship today, she’s out of the Burnetts. We can’t

hid her glee

wonder she felt lucky tonight. Her fortune is indeed looking up. By getting the apprenticeship with. Master Karuna, she’ll have the support of both the Tates and the Burnetts moving forward, smoothing

grandfather worked like a charm in driving Milly

does match

“Milly, look how upset grandpa is. Just take the apprenticeship. Master Vajra is influential; he’ll treat you right. What

tone was serious but with a hint

Standing

such daring plots?

Vajra’s abilities,

determination to remove Milly

resentment.

Quite the tactic, really.

cane almost hitting her. “You think this is funny? You dare to laugh? What did Stephanie get wrong? She’s younger and wiser than you. Do

the cane easily

am neither comparable nor

“I’ll ask

was blank.

longer a Burnett. Return to where you came from.

man’s face was contorted with fury,

and would settle down. He never imagined Philip would want to kick Milly out of

he was already talking about sending her away?

like an honour to you. Still, for someone

also chimed in,

send her away if she were

“Yeah, seriously losing it!”

his grip tightening on the cane to the point it nearly punctured the floor. Regardless of being in a temple, he couldn’t contain his frustration and sharply said, “This is absurd! Are you trying to make me lose my mind,

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