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.”

turned stormy. “Hmph, ‘in time‘? If she won’t take the apprenticeship today, she’s out of the Burnetts. We

barely hid her glee on hearing

with. Master Karuna, she’ll have the support

provoke her grandfather worked like a charm in driving

break really does match up with her lucky divination

her grandfather over the edge. She glanced at Milly, standing quietly by, and forced her: “Milly, look how upset grandpa is. Just take the apprenticeship. Master Vajra is influential; he’ll treat you right. What will you do if you keep this

but

215 Standing

such daring plots?

first praised Master Vajra’s abilities, subtly suggesting Milly was

she reinforced Philip’s determination to remove

resentment.

Quite the tactic, really.

funny? You dare to laugh? What did Stephanie

dodged the cane easily and

comparable nor wish

to compose himself, his tone serious. “I’ll ask again, do you reverence this master

face was blank. “I do

where you came from. The

was contorted with fury, his voice

Philip was merely upset and would settle

returned a few days, and he was

be an apprentice, why force her? It might seem like an honour to you. Still, for someone not interested, it

Jonathan also chimed in, shouting

her away if she were your granddaughter, your son or daughter’s

“Yeah, seriously losing it!”

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

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