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.

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

appearance of the prayer beads suggested they were

kinda like seeing flowers in water or the moon reflecting in the sky. Holding on too tight to such illusions only gives

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

he

suit. She answered smoothly,

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

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confident air seemed sincere enough to earn

there could quote and truly get Buddhist scripture. If

a short pause, he hesitantly proposed, “Given your apparent interest in Buddhism, would you think about embracing it

turned puzzled

today? Why was everyone suddenly linking her to

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

and

up again, this time in surprise, as if he’d just

girl missing

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

responded, “It’s just that my heart lies with

“You!”

just settled down, stood up abruptly, thumping his cane on the

force.

an entertainer in the family is embarrassing enough; they all want to be one. Is being a clown a dignified job?

and honourable, true warriors in the corporate

to cut in, “Grandpa, times have

much attention to such opinions. But he was actually standing up for Milly, a young girl.

huffed dismissively, “What? Am