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.

together, and then noticed the prayer beads he

of the prayer beads suggested

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.

this from a not–so–genuine

though he still looked

acting was Milly’s strong suit.

his belt, Philip was convinced he

Delving

seemed sincere enough to earn a bit of his

and truly get Buddhist scripture. If this girl had that knack, keeping her around would

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

expression turned

was everyone suddenly

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

and

this time in surprise, as if he’d just

this girl missing a

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

just that my heart lies with

“You!”

stood up abruptly, thumping his cane on the floor

force.

The Burnetts having an entertainer in the family is embarrassing enough; they all want to be

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

had to cut in,

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

“What?

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