Get Spoiled after Travelling into A Novel

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.

hands together, and then noticed the prayer beads he

polished appearance of the prayer beads suggested they

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

a not–so–genuine

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

Milly’s strong suit. She answered smoothly,

years of life under his belt, Philip

Delving

seemed sincere enough

folks out there could quote and truly get Buddhist scripture. If this girl had that knack, keeping her around

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

turned puzzled

with today? Why was everyone suddenly linking

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

blinked and clearly stated,

in surprise, as if he’d

this girl missing

and endless wealth lay in wait. They couldn’t even play up to him,

just that my heart lies with acting, not

“You!”

those words, Philip, having just settled down, stood up

force.

dare you! The Burnetts having an entertainer in the family is embarrassing enough; they all want to be one. Is being a clown a dignified job? In old times, that kind of role was

the Tates; every one of them is reliable and honourable, true warriors in the corporate

to cut in, “Grandpa,

who didn’t pay much attention to such opinions. But he was

dismissively, “What? Am