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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

appearance of the prayer

at the obviously upset 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 seeing flowers in water or the moon reflecting in

this from a not–so–genuine

words, though he still looked quite serious. “You’re

suit.

life under his belt, Philip was convinced he

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sincere enough to

scripture. If this girl had

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

expression turned puzzled

was with today? Why was everyone

from his authoritarian ways. How did that get twisted into a

blinked and

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

this girl

life filled with luxury and endless wealth lay in

that my heart lies with

“You!”

settled down, stood

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

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

to cut in, “Grandpa,

much attention to such opinions. But he was actually standing up for Milly,

dismissively, “What?