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.

let go of the cane, clapped her hands together, and then noticed the prayer beads he held

prayer beads suggested they were

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

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

slightly after her words, though he still looked quite serious.

Milly’s strong suit. She answered smoothly,

Philip was convinced he

Delving into

calm, confident air seemed sincere enough to earn

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

facade cased somewhat, and after a short pause, he hesitantly proposed, “Given

expression turned puzzled

Why was everyone suddenly

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

blinked and clearly stated,

knotted up again, this time in surprise, as

this girl missing

older man’s eye- a life filled with luxury and endless wealth lay in wait. They couldn’t even

“It’s just that my heart

“You!”

stood up abruptly, thumping his cane on the floor

force.

you! The Burnetts having an entertainer in the family is embarrassing enough; they all want to be one. Is

one of them is reliable and honourable, true warriors in the corporate field. And then there’s you, a

to cut in,

such opinions. But he

huffed dismissively, “What? Am

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