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.”

‘in time‘? If she won’t take the apprenticeship

hid her glee on hearing

wonder she felt lucky tonight. Her fortune is indeed looking up. By getting the apprenticeship with. Master Karuna, she’ll have

her grandfather worked like a charm in driving Milly

lucky break really does match up with her lucky divination

Milly, standing quietly by, and forced her: “Milly, look how upset grandpa is. Just take the apprenticeship. Master Vajra is influential;

serious but

Standing Firm

such daring plots?

Master Vajra’s abilities, subtly suggesting Milly was

reinforced Philip’s determination to remove Milly

resentment.

Quite the tactic, really.

became even angrier, his 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 you even qualify to be compared

the cane easily

comparable nor wish to

“I’ll ask again, do

was blank. “I do

where you came

face was contorted with fury, his voice

settle down. He

returned a few days, and he was already talking

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

Jonathan also chimed in,

her away if she were your granddaughter, your son

“Yeah, seriously losing it!”

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

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