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…”

they can deliver short-term results, two people with bad intentions and a ‘winner takes all’ mentality can never create a

long run, such a situation is bound

prioritized a person’s character over their

test was the

had his reasons for allowing Kairi to

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

word for it

8th, Zayne

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

gaze intense, “Perhaps he doesn’t

be your

agreement, “And once your brother returns from his pilgrimage, he can resume working at Banks

“Charlie tested your brother,

similar to his father’s, he’s

a moment,

spoke up, “Mom, I think I understand what

responsibilities, but only if he feels that I’ve

let me meddle in the

gravely, “Yes, that’s

you mustn’t have any

again,

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

who was desperate to inherit the Banks family

in life, we must never disappoint ourselves or

in the future, I’ll be there for her with all my

doesn’t, I won’t fight for a

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