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.

let go of the cane, clapped her hands together, and then noticed the prayer beads he

polished appearance of the prayer

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 monk back

though he still looked quite serious. “You’re into Buddhist teachings?”

suit. She answered smoothly, “Seems like

his belt, Philip was

Delving

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

quote and truly get Buddhist scripture. If this girl had that knack, keeping

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

expression turned

was everyone suddenly linking her

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

blinked and

in surprise, as if he’d just been turned down on an offer, “Why

this girl missing a

endless wealth

responded, “It’s just that my heart lies with acting, not

“You!”

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

force.

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

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

to cut in, “Grandpa, times

he was actually standing up for Milly, a

dismissively, “What? Am I