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 held in

polished appearance of the prayer beads suggested

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

this from a not–so–genuine monk back at the

seemed to relax slightly after her words, though he still looked quite

suit. She answered smoothly,

life under his belt, Philip was convinced he

Delving

air seemed sincere enough to earn a bit

Buddhist scripture. If this girl had

and after a short pause, he hesitantly proposed, “Given your apparent interest in Buddhism, would

expression turned puzzled

today? Why was everyone suddenly linking

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

blinked and

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

this girl

the perks of catching the older man’s eye- a life filled with luxury and endless wealth lay in wait.

my heart lies

“You!”

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

force.

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

one of them is reliable and honourable, true warriors in the

in, “Grandpa, times

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

huffed dismissively, “What? Am I