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.

and then noticed the prayer beads he held

the prayer

obviously upset Philip, and 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 in water

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

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

was Milly’s strong suit. She answered

under his belt, Philip was convinced he was

Delving into

confident air seemed sincere enough to earn a bit of his

out there could quote and truly get Buddhist scripture. If this girl had that knack, keeping her around would pay

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

turned puzzled

today? Why was everyone suddenly linking her to

had merely 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

and clearly

eyebrows knotted up again, this time in surprise, as if he’d just been turned down

girl missing

the older man’s eye- a life filled with luxury and endless wealth lay in wait. They couldn’t even play up to him, yet here she

my

“You!”

stood up abruptly, thumping his cane on the

force.

to be one. Is being a clown a dignified job? In

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

had to cut in, “Grandpa, times have

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

dismissively, “What? Am