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.

a person’s ability over their character, but such individuals can

and a ‘winner takes all’ mentality can

is bound to do

precisely why Bruce prioritized a person’s

character test was

leaned forward, her expression serious, “Charlie must have had his reasons for allowing Kairi to put your father under house arrest,

reasons are and meet

can take my word for it

the 8th, Zayne will

“Mom, are

“Perhaps

be your sister he’s

from his pilgrimage, he

Deana replied with a sigh, “Charlie tested your

thought process is very similar to

a moment, his

“Mom, I think I understand what Mr.

shoulder her responsibilities, but only if he feels that I’ve undergone a fundamental

me meddle in the Banks family’s

“Yes, that’s

mustn’t have any other

him down once again, he might

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

not the same person who was desperate

that in life, we must never disappoint

I’ll

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