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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 then noticed the prayer beads he held in his

the prayer beads suggested they were

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

up this from a not–so–genuine monk

though he still

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

belt, Philip was convinced he was

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calm, confident air seemed sincere enough

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

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

expression turned

today? Why was everyone suddenly linking

steer him away from his authoritarian ways. How did that get twisted into

blinked and clearly

up again, this time in surprise, as if he’d

girl missing a

eye- a life filled with luxury and endless wealth lay in wait. They couldn’t even play up to him, yet here she

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

“You!”

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

force.

enough; they all want to be one. Is being a clown a dignified job? In old times, that kind of role was looked

warriors in the corporate field. And then there’s you, a total disgrace, tarnishing our family’s

cut in, “Grandpa, times

much attention to such opinions. But he was actually standing up for Milly, a young girl.

huffed dismissively, “What? Am I