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.
Milly let go of the cane, clapped her hands together, and then noticed the prayer beads he held in his other hand.
The polished appearance of the prayer beads suggested they were well–used.
She quirked an eyebrow, 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 gives us headaches. Sometimes, it’s better to just let things slide, right?”
She picked up this from a not–so–genuine monk back at the airport.
Philip seemed to relax slightly after her words, though he still looked quite serious. “You’re into Buddhist teachings?” he asked.
The acting was Milly’s strong suit. She answered smoothly, “Seems like it.”
With years of life under his belt, Philip was convinced he was good at reading people.
Chapter 151 Delving into Buddhism
The young woman’s calm, confident air seemed sincere enough to earn a bit of his trust.
Only a few folks out there could quote and truly get Buddhist scripture. If this girl had that knack, keeping her around would pay off
Philip’s stern facade cased somewhat, and after a short pause, he hesitantly proposed, “Given your apparent interest in Buddhism, would you think about embracing it more fully?”
Milly’s expression turned puzzled immediately.
What was with today? Why was everyone suddenly linking her to Buddhism?
She had merely echoed that airport monk’s spiel to grab Philip’s focus and steer him away from his authoritarian ways. How did that get twisted into a sign of her dedication to Buddhism?
Milly blinked and clearly stated, “No.”
The old man’s eyebrows knotted up again, this time in surprise, as if he’d just been turned down on an offer, “Why not?”
Was this girl missing a beat?
The Burnetts knew well the perks of catching the 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 was, passing up the chance?
Milly responded, “It’s just that my heart lies with acting, not Buddhism.”
“You!”
With those words, Philip, having just settled down, stood up abruptly, thumping his cane on the floor with
force.
“How 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 down upon!”
“Then there’s the Tates; every one of them is reliable and honourable, true warriors in the corporate field. And then there’s you, a total disgrace, tarnishing our family’s name!”
Jonathan had to cut in, “Grandpa, times have changed
He 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 was way over the top!
Philip huffed dismissively, “What? Am I wrong?”
Milly just shrugged, undisturbed by the harsh words. She was used to hearing worse insults in the showbiz world.
But still
Why did she find it hard to believe that all the Tates were shining examples in their industry?!
George made sense, considering his status as a business tycoon. But William, with his ordinary ways
Comparing shonning
to going into battle? Laughable.
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“Milly, Milly You’re finally back.”
An enthusiastic, twisty voice cut through the tension in the room.
Before Milly could respond, a shadowy figure zipped by and was suddenly wrapped in a warm embrace.
“Milly. I’ve missed you so much.
The hug was too tight, leaving Milly struggling for air.
Then came a heavy thump and a pained shout, “Ouch! That’s hurtful!”
Still wielding his cane, Philip tapped the floor angrily, his voice thick with disapproval, “Hmmph, if it hurts, then good!”
“Hugging each other in broad daylight, where’s the decency between men and women!”
