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.

go of the cane, clapped her hands together, and then noticed the prayer

the prayer beads

Buddhist texts say, everything we see, both our bodies and things around us, are illusions, kinda like seeing flowers in water or the

from a not–so–genuine monk back at the

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

was Milly’s strong suit.

life under his belt, Philip was convinced he was

Delving into

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

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

a short pause, he hesitantly proposed, “Given your apparent interest

turned

with today? Why was

him away from his authoritarian ways. How did that

and clearly stated,

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

girl missing

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

“It’s just that my heart lies with

“You!”

stood up abruptly, thumping his cane on

force.

be one. Is being a clown a dignified job?

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

to cut in, “Grandpa, times

spoke for himself as someone who didn’t pay much attention to such opinions. But he was actually standing up for Milly, a young girl. Philip’s criticism

“What?

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