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.

together, and

appearance of the prayer beads suggested they

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

this from a not–so–genuine

relax slightly after her words, though he still

suit. She answered

life under his belt, Philip was convinced

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young woman’s calm, confident air seemed sincere enough

scripture. If this girl had that knack, keeping her around would

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

expression turned

was with today? Why was

from his authoritarian ways. How did that get twisted into a

and clearly

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

this girl missing a

the perks of catching 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

“It’s just that my heart

“You!”

settled down, stood up abruptly, thumping his cane on the

force.

The Burnetts having an entertainer in the family is embarrassing enough; they all want to be one. Is being

warriors in the corporate field.

to cut in, “Grandpa,

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

“What? Am