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.”

time‘? If she won’t take the apprenticeship today, she’s out of the Burnetts. We

barely hid her

is indeed looking up. By getting the apprenticeship with. Master Karuna, she’ll have the support of both the Tates

worked like a charm in driving

break really does match

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

tone was serious but with a hint of

215 Standing Firm Against

such daring plots?

Master Vajra’s abilities,

to remove Milly from the

resentment.

Quite the tactic, really.

think this is funny? You dare to laugh? What did Stephanie get wrong? She’s younger

cane easily and calmly

comparable nor wish to

“I’ll ask again, do

face was blank.

Return to where you came from.

older man’s face was contorted with fury,

it, thinking Philip was merely upset and would settle down. He never imagined Philip would

few days, and he was already talking about sending her

might 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

her away if she

“Yeah, seriously losing it!”

was visibly upset, his grip tightening on the cane to the point it nearly punctured the floor. Regardless of being in a temple, he couldn’t contain his frustration

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