Fitz’s confusion was etched all over his face as he gazed at his mother.

“Test?” he repeated uncertainly, “Mom, what do you mean?”

Deana’s expression was grave as she responded, “Charlie’s visit today has a singular purpose, Fitz.

He’s here to ask you a question, and your response will determine if you’re ready to put an end to this journey of yours.”

Fitz furrowed his brow in confusion, “What exactly is Mr. Wade planning to test me for? Is it a test of my sincerity?”

Deana nodded gravely, “In a way, yes.

Charlie’s behavior and demeanor remind me a lot of his father, Bruce.

Though I don’t know Charlie well, I knew Bruce intimately.

He was a unique leader in that he didn’t prioritize a person’s background when employing them.

Rather, he placed utmost importance on their character.”

Deana paused for a moment before continuing, her voice tinged with somberness.

“In Bruce’s eyes, a person’s power and influence don’t matter if their conduct is subpar.

He wouldn’t associate himself with individuals like that, let alone consider them for a career opportunity…”

“Sadly, many people today don’t share this view.

They have malicious intentions and are only interested in using and discarding others to extract their ability and value.

These bosses prioritize a person’s ability over their character, but such individuals can often be a double-edged sword…”

deliver short-term results, two people with bad intentions and a ‘winner takes all’

a situation is bound to do more harm

why Bruce prioritized a person’s character over their ability

the character test was the

his reasons for allowing Kairi to put your father under house arrest,

can figure out what those reasons are and meet Charlie’s test standards, he’ll be

can take my word for it – just

Zayne will be a free

was evident as he exclaimed, “Mom, are you saying that Mr.

“Perhaps

be your

returns from his pilgrimage, he can resume working at

a sigh, “Charlie tested your brother,

similar to

for a moment,

he spoke up, “Mom, I think I understand

grounded and help Zara shoulder her responsibilities, but only if he feels that I’ve undergone a fundamental change

won’t let me meddle in

gravely, “Yes,

you mustn’t have any other

let him down once again, he might never give

tone firm and unwavering, “Mom, you don’t have to

not the same person who was

pilgrimage has taught me that in life, we must never disappoint ourselves or our

in the future, I’ll be there for

she doesn’t, I won’t fight for a share of the family

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