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

if they can deliver short-term results, two people with bad intentions and

such a situation is bound to

is precisely why Bruce prioritized a person’s character over

character test

“Charlie must have had his reasons for allowing Kairi to put your father under house

what those reasons are and meet Charlie’s test standards, he’ll be

can take my word for it – just wait and

the 8th, Zayne will be a

exclaimed, “Mom, are you saying that Mr. Wade wants to

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

be your

once your brother returns from his pilgrimage,

tested your brother, most likely

process is very similar to

fell silent for a

I understand what Mr. Wade wants from

shoulder her responsibilities, but only if he

let me meddle in the Banks

nodded gravely, “Yes, that’s

mustn’t have

you let him down once again, he might never give

forth without hesitation, his tone firm

person who was

has taught me that in life, we must

me in the future, I’ll be