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.”

turned stormy. “Hmph, ‘in time‘? If she won’t take the apprenticeship today, she’s out of

hid her glee on hearing

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

worked like a charm in driving

match up with her lucky

look how upset grandpa is. Just take the apprenticeship.

tone was serious but with

Standing Firm

such daring plots?

Vajra’s abilities, subtly suggesting Milly

she reinforced Philip’s determination to remove Milly from

resentment.

Quite the tactic, really.

to laugh?

dodged the cane easily

neither comparable nor wish

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

was blank. “I

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

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

thinking Philip was merely upset and would settle down. He never imagined Philip would want to

days, and he was already talking about sending

doesn’t want to be an apprentice, why force her? It might seem like an honour to

also chimed

send her away if

“Yeah, seriously losing it!”

nearly punctured the floor. Regardless of being in a temple, he couldn’t contain

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