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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.

let go of the cane, clapped her hands together, and then noticed the prayer beads he held in his other

the prayer beads suggested they were

looked 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 the sky. Holding on too tight to such illusions only

a

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

suit. She answered smoothly, “Seems like

Philip

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

few folks out there could quote and truly get Buddhist scripture. If this girl had that knack, keeping her

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

turned puzzled

Why was

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

and

up again, this time in surprise, as if

girl missing

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

my heart lies

“You!”

those words, Philip, having just settled down, stood

force.

the family is embarrassing enough; they all want to be one. Is being a clown a dignified job? In old times, that kind

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

had to cut in,

But he was actually

“What? Am I