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.

of the cane, clapped her hands together, and then noticed

the prayer beads suggested

we see, both our bodies and things around us, are illusions, kinda like seeing flowers in water or the moon reflecting

picked up this from a not–so–genuine monk

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

Milly’s strong suit. She answered smoothly, “Seems like

years of life under his belt, Philip was

Delving into

young woman’s calm, confident air seemed sincere enough

quote and truly get Buddhist scripture. If this

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

expression turned puzzled

with today? Why was everyone suddenly linking her

airport monk’s spiel to grab Philip’s focus and steer him away from his authoritarian ways. How did that get twisted into a sign of her dedication to

blinked and

old man’s eyebrows knotted up again, this time in surprise, as

girl missing

life filled with luxury and endless wealth lay in wait. They

my heart lies with

“You!”

down, stood

force.

be one. Is

reliable and honourable, true warriors in the corporate field.

had to cut in, “Grandpa, times have

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

“What?