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.

the cane, clapped her hands together, and then noticed

prayer beads suggested

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 to just let things slide,

this from a not–so–genuine monk

relax slightly after her words, though he still

strong suit. She

life under his belt, Philip was convinced he was

Delving

seemed sincere

there could quote and truly get Buddhist scripture. If this girl

he hesitantly proposed, “Given your apparent interest in Buddhism, would you

expression turned puzzled

was with today? Why was everyone suddenly linking her to

Philip’s focus and steer him away from his authoritarian ways. How did that get twisted into a sign of her dedication to

and clearly

man’s eyebrows knotted up again, this time in surprise, as if he’d just been turned

this girl missing

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

responded, “It’s just that my heart

“You!”

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

force.

all want to be one. Is being a clown

Tates; every one of them is reliable and honourable, true warriors in the corporate field. And then there’s you, a total disgrace, tarnishing our family’s

in, “Grandpa,

to such opinions. But he was actually standing up for

dismissively, “What? Am

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