The Charismatic Charlie Wade

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.

ability over their character, but such individuals can often be a

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

long run, such a situation is bound to

precisely why Bruce prioritized a

test was the first

his reasons for allowing Kairi to put

out what those reasons are and

take my word for it – just

Zayne will

are

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

your sister he’s

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

a sigh, “Charlie tested your brother, most

thought process is very similar to his father’s, he’s extremely

silent for a

think I understand what Mr.

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

won’t let me meddle in

gravely, “Yes,

mustn’t have any other ideas,

you let him down once again, he might never

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

same person who was desperate to inherit the Banks family

me that in life, we must never

I’ll be there for