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

appearance of the prayer beads suggested they were

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

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

relax slightly after her words, though he still looked quite

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

his belt, Philip was convinced he was good at

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woman’s calm, confident air seemed sincere enough to earn a bit of

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

proposed, “Given your apparent interest in Buddhism, would

turned puzzled

today? Why was everyone suddenly linking her

Philip’s focus and steer him away from his authoritarian ways. How did that get twisted into

and clearly

old man’s eyebrows knotted up again, this time in surprise, as if he’d just been turned down on an offer,

girl missing

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

that my heart

“You!”

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

force.

enough; they all want to be one. Is being a clown a dignified job? In old times, that

true warriors in the corporate field.

to cut in,

opinions. But he was actually standing up

dismissively, “What? Am

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