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.

the cane, clapped her hands together, and then noticed the prayer beads he held in

polished appearance of the prayer

are illusions, kinda

from a not–so–genuine monk

after her words, though he still looked quite

acting was Milly’s strong suit. She

life under his belt, Philip

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

could quote and truly get Buddhist scripture. If this girl had that

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

turned

today? Why was everyone suddenly

and steer him away from his authoritarian ways. How did that get twisted into a sign

blinked and clearly stated,

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

girl missing a

eye- a life filled with luxury and endless wealth lay in wait. They couldn’t even play

my heart lies with acting,

“You!”

down, stood

force.

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

the Tates; every one of them is reliable and honourable, true warriors in the corporate

had to cut in,

much attention to such opinions. But he was actually standing up for Milly,

dismissively, “What? Am