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.

hands together, and

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

up this from a not–so–genuine monk

relax slightly after her words, though he still looked quite serious.

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

Philip was convinced

Delving

air seemed sincere enough to earn a bit of his

few folks out there could quote and truly get Buddhist scripture. If this girl had that

pause, he hesitantly proposed, “Given your apparent interest

turned puzzled

Why was everyone suddenly linking her

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

blinked and

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

this girl missing a

man’s eye- a life filled with luxury and endless wealth

my heart

“You!”

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

force.

Burnetts having an entertainer in the family is embarrassing enough; they all want to be one. Is being a clown a dignified job? In old times, that kind of role was

honourable, true warriors in

had to cut in, “Grandpa,

didn’t pay much attention to such opinions. But he was actually standing up for Milly, a young girl. Philip’s criticism was way over

huffed dismissively, “What?