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.

hands together, and then noticed

appearance of the prayer beads

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

up this from a

her words, though he

suit.

his belt, Philip was convinced he was good at

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woman’s calm, confident air seemed sincere enough to earn a

Buddhist scripture. If this girl had that

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

expression turned

with today? Why was everyone suddenly linking her to

Philip’s focus and steer him away from his authoritarian ways. How did that get twisted into a sign of her

blinked and clearly

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

girl missing a

with luxury and endless

“It’s just that my heart lies with

“You!”

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

force.

be one. Is being a clown a

and honourable, true warriors in the corporate field.

to cut in,

attention to such opinions. But he was actually standing

dismissively, “What?