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

polished appearance of the prayer beads

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

up this from a not–so–genuine

to relax slightly after her words, though he still looked quite serious. “You’re into Buddhist teachings?”

was Milly’s strong suit. She answered smoothly,

of life under his belt, Philip

Delving

woman’s calm, confident air seemed sincere enough

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

stern facade cased somewhat, and after a short pause, he hesitantly proposed, “Given your

expression turned

with today? Why was everyone suddenly linking her to

airport monk’s spiel to grab Philip’s focus and steer him away from his authoritarian

and clearly stated,

in surprise, as if he’d

this girl

and endless wealth lay in wait. They couldn’t even play up to him, yet here she

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

“You!”

those words, Philip, having just settled down, stood up abruptly,

force.

embarrassing enough; they all want to be one. Is being a clown a dignified job? In old times, that

and honourable, true warriors in the

had to cut in, “Grandpa,

But he was actually standing up for Milly, a young girl. Philip’s criticism was

huffed dismissively, “What?