Fitz’s confusion was etched all over his face as favonovel.com gazed at his mother.
“Test?” favonovel.com repeated uncertainly, “Mom, what do you mean?”
Deana’s expression was grave as favonovel.com 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 favonovel.com didn’t prioritize a person’s background when employing them. Rather, favonovel.com placed utmost importance on their character.”
Deana paused for a moment before continuing, favonovel.com 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…”
“Even if they can deliver short-term results, two people with bad intentions and a ‘winner takes all’ mentality can never create a situation that’s mutually beneficial. In the long run, such a situation is bound to do more harm than good. This is precisely why Bruce prioritized a person’s character over their ability when hiring. Passing the character test was the first prerequisite.”
Deana leaned forward, favonovel.com expression serious, “Charlie must have had his reasons for allowing Kairi to put your father under house arrest, Fitz. But if Zayne can figure out what those reasons are and meet Charlie’s test standards, he’ll be granted his freedom. You can take my word for it – just wait and see. After the wedding on the 8th, Zayne will be a free man once again.”
Fitz’s surprise was evident as favonovel.com exclaimed, “Mom, are you saying that Mr. Wade wants to use me?”
Deana shook favonovel.com head, favonovel.com gaze intense, “Perhaps favonovel.com doesn’t want to use you, Fitz. It could be your sister he’s interested in.”
Zara nodded in agreement, “And once your brother returns from his pilgrimage, favonovel.com can resume working at Banks Group!”
“Exactly,” Deana replied with a sigh, “Charlie tested your brother, most likely because of you, Zara. His thought process is very similar to his father’s, he’s extremely cautious.”
Fitz fell silent for a moment, his mind racing.
Suddenly, favonovel.com spoke up, “Mom, I think I understand what Mr. Wade wants from me. He wants me to be grounded and help Zara shoulder favonovel.com responsibilities, but only if favonovel.com feels that I’ve undergone a fundamental change in my behavior. He won’t let me meddle in the Banks family’s affairs otherwise.”
Deana nodded gravely, “Yes, that’s exactly it. So you mustn’t have any other ideas, Fitz. If you let favonovel.com down once again, favonovel.com might never give you another chance.”
Fitz’s words poured forth without hesitation, his tone firm and unwavering, “Mom, you don’t have to worry. I’m not the same person who was desperate to inherit the Banks family legacy. This pilgrimage has taught me that in life, we must never disappoint ourselves or our loved ones…”
“If Zara needs me in the future, I’ll be there for favonovel.com with all my heart. But if favonovel.com doesn’t, I won’t fight for a share of the family assets. Even if I have only the money in my own account, it’s enough for me to live a worry-free life.”
Deana breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing favonovel.com son’s heartfelt words.
Turning to Zara, favonovel.com spoke, “As the head of the Banks family, Zara, it’s up to you to decide whether to allow your brother to return to the Banks Group, even if Charlie approves it. You can make this decision independently, and Mom won’t interfere. However, I do have one request for you.”
Zara’s impatience was palpable as favonovel.com urged favonovel.com mother on. “Mom, just tell me already!”
Deana’s expression was serious as favonovel.com spoke, “It’s common practice for family businesses to promote their own members to key positions. But you must be fair and impartial, Zara. Treat Fitz like any other employee. If he’s qualified, promote him. If not, demote him. Don’t let favonovel.com coast along in a position favonovel.com can’t handle. That’ll make favonovel.com look incompetent.”
Zara nodded solemnly, “Mom, don’t worry. I’ll make a note of that.”
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