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

prayer beads suggested they were

things around us, are illusions, kinda like seeing flowers in water or the moon reflecting in the sky. Holding on

picked up this from a not–so–genuine monk

slightly after her words, though he still looked quite serious. “You’re into Buddhist

strong suit. She answered smoothly,

under his belt, Philip was convinced

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young woman’s calm, confident air seemed sincere enough to earn a bit of

Buddhist scripture. If this girl had that knack, keeping her

“Given your apparent

turned

was with today? Why was everyone suddenly linking her

away from his authoritarian ways. How did

blinked and clearly stated,

this time in surprise, as if

girl

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 his cane on the floor

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

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

cut in, “Grandpa, times

he was actually standing up for Milly, a young girl. Philip’s criticism

huffed dismissively, “What?

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