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.

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

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

long run, such a situation is bound to

precisely why Bruce prioritized a

test

reasons for allowing Kairi to put your

if Zayne can figure out what those reasons are and meet Charlie’s test

word for it – just wait

wedding on the 8th, Zayne will be a free man once

surprise was evident as he exclaimed, “Mom, are you saying

shook her head, her gaze intense, “Perhaps he

could be your sister he’s interested

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

with a sigh, “Charlie tested your brother, most likely

similar to his

for a moment, his mind

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

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

me meddle in the

“Yes, that’s

mustn’t have any other ideas,

once again, he

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

person who was desperate to inherit the Banks family

that in life, we must never

future, I’ll be there for her with all