A Film Queen

Chapter 151 Delving into Buddhism

As Philip raised his cane to strike Jonathan, Milly quickly grabbed it, stopping him.

“Grandpa, there’s no need for aggression over something so small. Jonathan shouldn’t have talked back, but it wasn’t on purpose. You’ve been a bit too rough on him lately.

The older man had been a war hero before becoming a celebrated general and eventually taking on the role of company chairman, where he continued to command respect.

He was used to exerting control and issuing commands; it was in his nature. He had a deep–seated. aversion to being challenged or disobeyed.

Out of all his grandkids, Jordan stood out for not fearing him.

As the eldest grandson and the future head of the Burnetts, Jordan naturally had a strong personality, a trait crucial for leading the family to future triumphs.

Yet, this young woman was not just unafraid. She openly criticised and questioned his decisions, taking. him on squarely.

Philip’s temper flared as he looked at her angrily, “What makes you think you can talk to me that way?”

Milly responded coolly, “Nobody. I just wanted to share what I was thinking.”

Philip was visibly angry, “Such audacity!”

Milly stayed quiet.

The angered grandfather somehow appeared endearing to her rather than frightening.

Despite his irritation, he stopped short of saying anything harsh, like telling her not to call him grandpa anymore or asking her to leave.

He was a bit grumpy, but at his core, he was gentle.

of the cane, clapped her hands together, and then noticed the prayer beads he held in

appearance of the prayer beads suggested they

“You know, Grandpa, as the Buddhist texts say, everything we see, both our bodies and things around us, are illusions, kinda like seeing flowers in

this from a not–so–genuine monk back at

he still looked quite serious. “You’re into Buddhist teachings?” he

strong suit. She answered smoothly, “Seems like

under his belt, Philip was convinced he was

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young woman’s calm, confident air seemed sincere enough

get Buddhist scripture. If this girl had that knack, keeping

cased somewhat, and after a short pause, he hesitantly proposed, “Given your apparent interest

turned

was with today? Why was everyone suddenly

and steer him away from

and clearly

this time in surprise, as if he’d just been turned down

this girl missing

life filled with luxury and endless wealth lay in wait. They couldn’t even play up to him, yet here she was,

that my heart lies with acting, not

“You!”

those words, Philip, having just settled down, stood up abruptly, thumping his cane on the floor

force.

be one.

in the corporate field. And then there’s you, a total disgrace, tarnishing our

cut in, “Grandpa,

he was actually standing up for Milly, a

“What? Am I