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.

together, and then noticed the prayer beads

appearance of the prayer beads suggested they were

bodies and things around us, are illusions, kinda like seeing flowers in water or the moon reflecting in the sky. Holding on too tight to

this from a not–so–genuine monk

words, though he still

suit.

of life under his belt, Philip was convinced he was good at reading

Delving into

woman’s calm, confident air seemed sincere enough to earn

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

“Given your apparent

turned

was with today? Why was everyone suddenly linking

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

blinked and clearly

eyebrows knotted up again, this time in surprise, as

girl missing

well the perks of catching the older man’s eye- a life filled with luxury and endless wealth lay in wait. They couldn’t even play up to him,

“It’s just that my

“You!”

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

force.

The Burnetts having an entertainer in the family is embarrassing enough; they all want to be one. Is being a clown

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

in, “Grandpa, times

for himself as someone who didn’t pay much attention to such opinions. But he was

dismissively, “What? Am