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

prayer

are illusions, kinda

this from a

after her words, though he still looked quite

strong suit.

his belt, Philip was convinced he was

Delving

sincere enough to earn a bit

scripture. If this girl

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

expression turned

with today? Why was everyone suddenly

away from his authoritarian ways. How did that get twisted into a

and clearly

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

girl missing a

of catching the older man’s eye- a life filled with luxury and endless wealth lay

“It’s just that my heart lies with acting, not

“You!”

just settled down, stood up abruptly, thumping

force.

enough; they all want to be one. Is being a clown a dignified

warriors in the corporate field. And then

cut in, “Grandpa,

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

huffed dismissively, “What? Am I

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