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.

clapped her hands together, and then noticed the prayer beads

of the prayer beads suggested

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

from a not–so–genuine

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

was Milly’s strong suit. She answered

his belt, Philip was convinced he was

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calm, confident air seemed sincere

few folks out there could quote and truly get Buddhist scripture. If this

stern facade cased somewhat, and after a short pause, he hesitantly proposed, “Given your apparent interest in Buddhism, would you

expression turned puzzled

was with today? Why was everyone suddenly linking her

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 to

blinked and clearly

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

this girl

eye- a life filled with luxury and endless wealth lay in wait. They couldn’t even play up to him, yet here she

that my heart lies with acting,

“You!”

Philip, having just settled down, stood

force.

to be one.

and honourable, true warriors in the corporate field. And then there’s you,

in, “Grandpa,

to such opinions. But he was actually standing up for Milly, a young girl. Philip’s criticism was way over the

huffed dismissively, “What?

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