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

prayer beads

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 or the moon reflecting in the sky. Holding on too tight to such illusions only gives us headaches. Sometimes, it’s better to just let things

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words, though he still looked quite serious. “You’re into Buddhist teachings?”

was Milly’s strong suit. She answered smoothly,

years of life under his belt, Philip was convinced he was good at reading

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confident air seemed sincere enough to earn

there could quote and truly get Buddhist scripture. If

stern facade cased somewhat, and after a short pause, he hesitantly proposed, “Given your apparent interest in Buddhism, would you think about embracing it

expression turned puzzled

today? Why was everyone suddenly linking

airport monk’s spiel to grab Philip’s focus and steer him away from his authoritarian ways. How

blinked and

in surprise, as if he’d just been turned

this girl missing

with luxury and endless wealth lay in wait. They couldn’t even play up to him, yet here she

just that my heart lies with acting, not

“You!”

stood up abruptly, thumping his cane on the

force.

is embarrassing enough; they all want to be one. Is being

them is reliable and honourable, true warriors in the corporate field. And then there’s you, a total disgrace, tarnishing our family’s

had to cut in, “Grandpa, times have

didn’t pay much attention to such opinions. But he was actually standing up for Milly, a young

dismissively, “What? Am I