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

prayer beads suggested they

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

a not–so–genuine monk back

to relax slightly after her words, though he still looked quite serious. “You’re into Buddhist teachings?” he

acting was Milly’s strong suit.

life under his belt, Philip was convinced he was good

Delving into

sincere enough to earn a bit of

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

“Given your apparent interest in Buddhism, would

expression turned

was everyone suddenly

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

blinked and clearly

man’s eyebrows knotted up again, this time in surprise, as if he’d just

girl missing a

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 she

responded, “It’s just that my heart lies

“You!”

those words, Philip, having just settled down, stood

force.

The Burnetts having an entertainer in the family is embarrassing enough; they all want to be one. Is being a clown a dignified

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

to cut in, “Grandpa,

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

“What? Am

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