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

her glee

lucky tonight. Her fortune is indeed looking up. By getting the apprenticeship with. Master Karuna,

grandfather worked like a charm in

lucky break really does match up with her

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 up and Grandpa kicks you

but with a hint

Standing Firm

such daring plots?

first praised Master Vajra’s abilities, subtly suggesting

Philip’s determination to remove Milly from

resentment.

Quite the tactic, really.

her grin, Philip became even angrier, his cane almost hitting her. “You think this is funny? You dare to laugh? What did Stephanie get

cane

neither comparable nor wish

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

was blank.

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

man’s face was contorted with fury, his voice firm, indicating

upset and would settle down.

had barely returned a few days, and he was already

seem like an honour to you. Still, for someone not interested, it feels like a burden.” Jordan stood before Milly, protecting

and Jonathan also chimed in, shouting in

it? Would you still send her away if she were your

“Yeah, seriously losing it!”

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,

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