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.

her hands together, and then noticed

polished appearance of the prayer beads

see, both our bodies and things around us, are illusions, kinda

from a not–so–genuine

to relax slightly after her words, though he still looked quite

acting was Milly’s strong suit. She answered smoothly,

life under his belt, Philip was convinced he was

Delving into

sincere

Buddhist scripture.

pause, he hesitantly proposed, “Given

turned puzzled

today? Why was everyone

that airport monk’s spiel to grab Philip’s focus and steer him away from his authoritarian ways. How did that get twisted into a sign of her

blinked and clearly stated,

as if he’d just been turned down on an

this girl missing a

filled with luxury and endless wealth lay in wait.

responded, “It’s just that my

“You!”

settled down, stood

force.

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 role

reliable and honourable, true warriors in the corporate field. And then there’s you,

to cut in, “Grandpa,

opinions. But he was actually standing up for Milly,

huffed dismissively, “What? Am I