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.

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

appearance of the prayer beads suggested

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

this from a not–so–genuine monk

to relax slightly after her words, though he

was Milly’s strong suit. She

life under his belt, Philip was convinced he was good at

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young woman’s calm, confident air seemed sincere

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

facade cased somewhat, and after a short pause, he hesitantly proposed, “Given your

expression turned puzzled

today? Why was everyone suddenly linking

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

blinked and

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

girl

the older man’s eye- a life filled with luxury and endless wealth lay in wait. They couldn’t

responded, “It’s just that my heart

“You!”

having just settled down, stood up abruptly, thumping his cane on

force.

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

honourable, true warriors in the corporate

in, “Grandpa, times

But he was actually standing up for Milly,

huffed dismissively, “What? Am