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…”

and a ‘winner takes all’ mentality

a situation is bound to do

prioritized a person’s character over their ability

the character test

his reasons for allowing Kairi

those reasons are and meet Charlie’s test

word for it – just

the 8th, Zayne

as he exclaimed, “Mom, are you saying that

head, her gaze intense, “Perhaps he doesn’t want

be your

“And once your brother returns from his pilgrimage,

replied with a sigh, “Charlie tested your

thought process is very similar to

for a

spoke up, “Mom, I think I understand what Mr.

wants me to be grounded and help Zara shoulder her responsibilities, but only if he feels

won’t let me meddle in the

gravely, “Yes, that’s exactly

mustn’t have

you let him down once again,

forth without hesitation, his tone firm and

same person who was desperate to inherit

taught me that in life, we must

Zara needs me in the future, I’ll

I won’t fight

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