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 the prayer beads he held in his other

appearance of the prayer beads suggested they

quirked an eyebrow, looked at the obviously upset Philip, and chirped, “You 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

this from a not–so–genuine monk back at the

he still looked

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

his belt, Philip was convinced

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sincere enough to earn a bit

and truly get Buddhist scripture.

turned puzzled

was with today? Why was everyone suddenly

to grab Philip’s focus and steer him away from his authoritarian ways. How did that

blinked and

up again, this time in surprise, as if

girl missing

with luxury and endless wealth lay in wait. They couldn’t even play up to him, yet here

responded, “It’s just that my heart lies

“You!”

down, stood up abruptly, thumping his

force.

dare you! The Burnetts having an entertainer in the family is embarrassing enough; they all want to be one. Is being

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

in, “Grandpa, times have

attention to such opinions. But he was actually standing up for Milly, a

“What? Am I

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