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 he held in his

polished appearance of the prayer

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

up this from a not–so–genuine

he still looked quite serious. “You’re into

strong suit. She

belt, Philip was

151 Delving into

seemed sincere enough

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

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

expression turned puzzled

was

echoed that airport monk’s spiel to grab Philip’s focus and steer him away from his authoritarian ways. How did that get twisted

and clearly stated,

in surprise, as if he’d just

girl missing a

knew well the perks of catching the older man’s eye- a life filled with luxury and endless wealth lay in wait. They couldn’t even play up to him, yet here

that my

“You!”

Philip, having just settled down, stood up abruptly, thumping his cane on the

force.

dare you! The Burnetts having an entertainer in the family is embarrassing enough; they all want to be one. Is being a clown a dignified job? In old times, that kind of role was looked

Tates; every one of them is reliable and honourable, true warriors in the corporate field. And then

to cut in, “Grandpa, times

spoke for himself as someone who didn’t pay much attention to such opinions. But he was actually

dismissively, “What?

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