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.

her hands together, and then noticed the prayer

prayer beads suggested they

eyebrow, looked at the obviously 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 moon reflecting in the sky. Holding on too tight to such illusions only gives us headaches. Sometimes, it’s better

up this from a not–so–genuine monk back at the

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

strong suit. She answered smoothly, “Seems

life under his belt, Philip was convinced he

Delving into

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

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

somewhat, and after a short pause, he hesitantly proposed, “Given your apparent interest in

expression turned

with today? Why was everyone suddenly linking

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

and

surprise, as

this girl

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 was, passing up the

“It’s just that my heart lies with acting,

“You!”

stood up abruptly, thumping his cane

force.

the family is embarrassing enough; they all want to be one. Is being a clown a

in the corporate field. And then

had to cut in, “Grandpa,

to such opinions. But he was actually standing up for Milly, a young girl. Philip’s criticism was way over

“What? Am I