A Film Queen of Two Worlds
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Chapter 249 Bringing Out Nirvana
“Grandpa, please don’t blame Matthew and Xavier. I believe they didn’t mean to hurt me. They don’t like- me, and I know that. They are my brothers, after all, so let’s not make things difficult for them,” Milly said with teary eyes..
Philip’s face remained stern, and he didn’t respond.
It made sense, considering he was a traditionalist and very protective of his family. To him, Milly was just at spoiled, illegitimate child. No matter her capabilities, she had no blood relation to him, and she couldn’t compare to his real grandsons.
Noticing Matthew and Xavier’s relieved expressions out of the corner of her eye, Milly smirked inwardly. They were relaxing too soon.
“Grandpa, I know this puts you in a difficult position, so I’ll go upstairs. Today is a good day, and I don’t want to spoil your mood. You’ll be meeting your friends soon, and there’s no need to let this little issue upset you,” Milly said, her eyes red.
To Matthew, Xavier, and Stephanie, her words seemed like a simple attempt at comfort. But to Philip, it was a subtle reminder.
Milly knew that Philip had already called his old war buddies to come to Burnett Mansion tonight to watch an interview video. Even though she wasn’t shown on camera, her voice was recorded.
Philip had arranged this because she had achieved the top national exam score, and the evening would likely revolve around that topic. If she went upstairs and refused to come down now, it would embarrass Philip.
Philip was very concerned about appearances, and it seemed his grandsons were less important compared to his pride…
Philip banged his cane on the floor, his gaze icy as it fell on Matthew and Xavier. “What’s this? Are you. ignoring me now? Apologise to Milly!”
Matthew and Xavier stood frozen. Apologising to Milly, whom they despised, was worse than death.
Watching them stand there, conflicted and immobile, Milly couldn’t help but find it amusing. Her sobs grew louder.
She wanted to see how they would resolve this while defying Philip’s direct order.
Matthew and Xavier might not see through it, but Stephanie understood perfectly well. Milly was deliberately playing the victim, trying to confuse everyone.
At this point, it was clear Philip was angry, and continuing to confront him would be futile.
The only option was for her to soften her stance
With this in mind, Stephanie stepped forward, her shoulders slumped, looking weak and helpless. “Milly, please don’t be mad. Matthew and Xavier didn’t mean to hurt you. They were just anxious. I apologise on their behalf. Please don’t be angry with them.”
With that, she began to bow.
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Seeing this, Xavier’s eyes reddened with worry. He quickly reached out to stop her. “Stephanie, no, you still have injuries.
Stephanie’s face was pale, but she forced a weak smile. “It’s okay. It’s more important to calm Milly down.”
“You’re so foolish,”
Looking at her pale face and her pitiful, selfless demeanour, Xavier’s heart ached.
Any guilt he had towards Milly vanished instantly. He took a deep breath and glared at Milly. “Fine, I apologize. I’m sorry, okay?” Though he apologised, his tone remained arrogant.
Milly licked her lips. Hah. When she looked up again, she suddenly trembled, as if Xavier’s outburst had scared her. She stepped back, ending up right in front of Philip, her face pale. “If Xavier doesn’t want to apologise, then don’t force him. You don’t have to yell at me like that. I’m so scared… I’m so scared you’ll hit me
“What!”
Milly didn’t give him a chance to respond and started crying again, covering her face.
“Xavier. I’m sorry! Please don’t hit me!”
Xavier was stunned.
When had he ever hit her?
Philip’s face was beyond grim, almost black with rage. He slammed his hand on the table with a resounding bang.
“Xavier, apologise to Milly right now! Are you so bold that you’d hit someone in front of me?”
Xavier was bewildered. “Grandpa, I didn’t….”
Milly started crying again. “Grandpa, don’t blame Xavier. He didn’t mean to hit me. He’s my brother. If he wants to hit me. I’ll just take it. I’m just a weak girl. I can’t defy family rules by going against him.
“If my brothers dislike me so much, I’ll just go back to the monastery. Master Nirvana doesn’t mind me being there. If Grandpa misses me, you can visit me at the monastery. If not, just pretend there’s no one named Milly in the Burnett family…
Her words, mixed with her trembling sobs, sounded utterly pitiful.
Now that she had brought up Master Nirvana, she doubted they could remain indifferent.
No matter if it was her fault or not, forcing Master Nirvana’s disciple to leave would be something even Buddha wouldn’t forgive. Especially considering how devout Philip was, he would never allow such a thing to happ
In the past, it might have been seen as a minor squabble, just a way to build character, but now it’s a serious issue affecting the family’s reputation.
She didn’t believe Philip could tolerate it at this point.
Sure enough. Philip stood up abruptly, his eyes blazing as he glared at Xavier and Matthew.
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Without any hesitation, he struck the floor with his cane, his voice booming. “What, do you need this old man to invite you over to apologise?”
Xavier hadn’t expected Philip to be this angry and made one last attempt to explain, “Grandpa, I didn’t…
But Philip didn’t let him finish, shouting in fury, “Didn’t what? Are you not going to listen to me? If you won’t, then get out of Burnett Mansion. The Burnetts don’t need unfilial descendants like you!”
Milly secretly curled her lips into a smile.
Getting kicked out of Burnett Mansion…
That was as good as a death sentence for Stephanie.
Indeed, at that moment, hearing how far Philip was willing to go, Stephanie clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms. She regretted trying to defend Matthew and Xavier. It had backfired spectacularly.
She couldn’t leave Burnett Mansion now, not at this critical time.
She hadn’t yet secured her footing in the entertainment industry, nor had she established connections with the Lloyds. Leaving now would mean returning to the same dire straits she faced when the Burnetts first went bankrupt in her previous life.
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