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

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 such illusions only gives us headaches. Sometimes, it’s better to just let things slide,

from a not–so–genuine monk back

though he still looked

Milly’s strong suit. She answered smoothly,

belt, Philip

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woman’s calm, confident air seemed sincere enough to earn

truly get Buddhist scripture.

“Given your apparent interest in Buddhism, would you

turned puzzled

was with today? Why was

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

and

time in surprise, as if he’d just been turned down on an offer, “Why

girl missing

well the perks of catching the older man’s eye- a life filled with luxury and endless

my heart lies

“You!”

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

force.

they all want to be one. Is being a clown a dignified job? In old times, that kind of role

one of them is reliable and honourable, true warriors in the

had to cut in, “Grandpa,

spoke for himself as someone who didn’t pay much attention to such opinions. But he was actually standing up for Milly, a young girl. Philip’s criticism

huffed dismissively, “What? Am I

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