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.

let go of the cane, clapped her hands together, and then noticed

of the prayer beads suggested they

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 in the sky. Holding on too tight to

this from a not–so–genuine monk back at

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

suit. She answered smoothly, “Seems like

years of life under his belt, Philip was convinced he was good

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sincere enough to

out there could quote and truly get Buddhist scripture. If

and after a short pause, he hesitantly proposed, “Given your apparent interest in Buddhism, would you think

expression turned

today? Why was everyone suddenly linking her

that airport monk’s spiel to grab Philip’s focus and steer him away from

blinked and

again, this time in surprise, as if he’d

this girl

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

my heart

“You!”

those words, Philip, having just settled down, stood up abruptly, thumping

force.

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

and honourable, true warriors in the corporate field. And then

had to cut in, “Grandpa, times

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

“What?

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