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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 he held in his other

polished appearance of the prayer

things around us, are illusions, kinda like seeing

picked up this from a

to relax slightly after her words, though he still looked

was Milly’s strong suit. She answered smoothly, “Seems

life under his belt, Philip was convinced he

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

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

proposed, “Given your apparent interest in Buddhism, would you think

expression turned

was with today? Why was everyone suddenly linking her to

from his authoritarian ways. How did that get twisted into a sign

blinked and clearly stated,

up again, this time in surprise, as if he’d just been turned down on an offer,

this girl missing a

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, yet here she was, passing up the

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

“You!”

Philip, having just settled down, stood up abruptly, thumping

force.

embarrassing enough; they all want to be

one of them is reliable and honourable, true warriors in the corporate field. And then there’s you, a total

to cut in,

attention to such opinions. But he was actually standing up for Milly, a young girl. Philip’s criticism was way over the

dismissively, “What? Am I