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

polished appearance of the prayer beads

around us, are illusions, kinda like seeing flowers in water or the moon

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

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

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

life under his belt, Philip

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confident air seemed sincere enough to earn a bit of his

and truly get Buddhist scripture. If this girl had that knack, keeping her

short pause, he hesitantly proposed, “Given your apparent interest in Buddhism,

expression turned

was with today? Why was everyone suddenly linking her

merely echoed that airport 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,

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

this girl missing

man’s eye- a life filled with luxury and endless wealth lay

that my heart

“You!”

down, stood up abruptly, thumping

force.

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

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

to cut in, “Grandpa, times

opinions. But he was actually standing up for Milly, a

dismissively, “What?

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