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.”

she won’t take the apprenticeship today, she’s out

barely hid her glee

Master Karuna, she’ll have the support of both the Tates and the Burnetts moving forward, smoothing

defiance to provoke her grandfather worked

match up with her

pushing 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

but

215 Standing

such daring plots?

abilities, subtly suggesting

Philip’s determination to remove

resentment.

Quite the tactic, really.

to laugh? What did Stephanie get wrong? She’s younger and wiser than you. Do you even qualify to be compared to

cane easily and

comparable nor wish to

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

face was blank. “I do

Burnett. Return to where you came from. The Burnett won’t stand for your disrespect, you

contorted with fury, his voice firm, indicating

would settle down. He never imagined Philip would want

he was already talking

like an honour to you. Still, for someone not interested, it feels like a

chimed in,

still send her away if she were

“Yeah, seriously losing 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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