CH283 Ambition and Politics
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"I intend to ask Father for some opportunities on your behalf. But before I do that, I want to run my ideas by you, to see if you're truly interested," Alex revealed.
His siblings immediately perked up—none more so than Wilbert, whose excitement was written all over his face.
"Did Father agree to let me go to the school you recommended?" he blurted out.
"He did," Alex confirmed. "The school will open in a few months' time. I won't be around by then, but I've already made arrangements with the staff to ensure someone picks you up and delivers you safely. The school is a boarding school, so you'll only return home a few times a year for set breaks. Make sure you're ready for that."
"Yes!" Wilbert cheered. "Thanks, big brother!"
Alex's warm smile faded into a solemn expression.
