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

polished appearance of the prayer beads suggested they were

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

this from a

words, though he still looked quite serious. “You’re into

strong suit. She

his belt, Philip was convinced

Delving

confident air seemed sincere enough to earn a

scripture. If this girl

“Given your apparent interest in Buddhism, would you think about

turned puzzled

today? Why was everyone

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

blinked and clearly

in surprise, as if he’d just been turned down on an offer, “Why

girl

Burnetts knew well the perks of catching the older man’s eye- a life filled with luxury and endless wealth lay in wait. They couldn’t

that my heart

“You!”

down, stood up abruptly, thumping

force.

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

there’s the Tates; every one of them is reliable and honourable, true warriors in

cut in,

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

huffed dismissively, “What? Am

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