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 in

appearance of the prayer beads

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

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

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

strong suit. She answered

Philip was

Delving

seemed sincere enough to earn

truly get Buddhist scripture.

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

with today? Why was everyone suddenly

away from his

blinked and

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

this girl missing a

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

my heart lies with

“You!”

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

force.

family is embarrassing enough; they all want to be one. Is being a clown a dignified job? In old times, that kind of

warriors in the corporate field. And

had to cut in, “Grandpa,

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

huffed dismissively, “What?