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.

and then noticed the

prayer beads

an eyebrow, looked at the obviously upset Philip, and chirped, “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 water or the moon

this from a not–so–genuine monk back at the

slightly after her words, though he still looked quite serious. “You’re

acting was Milly’s strong suit.

life under his belt, Philip was convinced he was

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calm, confident air seemed sincere enough

few folks out there could quote and truly get Buddhist scripture. If this girl had that knack, keeping her around would pay

proposed, “Given your apparent interest in

expression turned puzzled

Why was everyone suddenly

from his

and clearly

as if he’d just been turned down on an

this girl missing a

catching the older man’s eye- a life filled with luxury and endless wealth lay in

my heart lies

“You!”

those words, Philip, having just settled down, stood

force.

you! The Burnetts having an entertainer in the family is embarrassing enough; they all want to be one. Is being a clown a dignified job? In old times, that kind of

them is reliable and honourable, true warriors in the corporate field. And

in, “Grandpa, times have

such opinions. But he

dismissively, “What? Am I