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.”

the apprenticeship today, she’s out of the Burnetts.

barely hid her glee on hearing

with. Master Karuna, she’ll have the

to provoke her grandfather worked like

lucky break really does match up with

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

tone was serious but with

Standing Firm Against

such daring plots?

first praised Master Vajra’s abilities,

determination to remove Milly from the

resentment.

Quite the tactic, really.

funny? You dare to laugh? What did Stephanie get wrong? She’s younger and wiser than you. Do you even

the cane easily and

am neither comparable nor wish

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

face was blank. “I do

you’re no longer a Burnett. Return to where you came from. The Burnett won’t stand for your

with fury, his voice firm, indicating

Jordan stayed out of it, thinking Philip was merely upset and would settle down. He never imagined Philip would want to kick Milly

barely returned a few days, and he was already talking about sending her away? Over

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

chimed

Would you still send her away

“Yeah, seriously losing it!”

in a temple, he couldn’t contain his frustration and sharply said, “This is absurd! Are you trying to

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