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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

prayer beads suggested

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

picked up this from a not–so–genuine

after her words, though he

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

Philip was convinced

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air seemed sincere enough to earn a bit of his

out there could quote and truly get Buddhist scripture.

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

expression turned

with today? Why was

grab Philip’s focus and steer him away from his authoritarian ways. How

blinked and clearly stated,

as if he’d just been

girl

and endless wealth lay in wait. They couldn’t even play

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

“You!”

words, Philip, having just settled down, stood up abruptly, thumping his cane

force.

be one. Is being a clown a dignified job? In old

honourable, true warriors in the

to cut in, “Grandpa, times

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

“What? Am I