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.

together, and then noticed the prayer beads he held in his other

the prayer beads suggested they

texts say, everything we see, both our bodies and things around us, are illusions, kinda like seeing flowers in water or the moon reflecting

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

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

strong suit. She answered smoothly, “Seems like

Philip was convinced he was good

Delving into

sincere enough to earn a bit

a few folks out there could quote and truly get Buddhist scripture. If this

a short pause, he hesitantly proposed, “Given your

turned

today? Why was everyone suddenly

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

blinked and clearly

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

this girl missing a

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

that my heart lies

“You!”

down, stood up abruptly, thumping his cane

force.

dare you! The Burnetts having an entertainer in the family is embarrassing enough; they all want to be one. Is being a clown a dignified job? In

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

to cut in, “Grandpa, times have

someone who didn’t pay much attention to such opinions. But he was actually standing up

huffed dismissively, “What? Am