"Then congratulations are in order, future head of the Caldwell family."
"You know full well that is not what I meant, Julian." The man let out a soft sigh, bending down to lift him up in a posture reminiscent of carrying a small child. Julian did not offer any resistance. He simply wrapped his arms around the man's neck, his two legs securely clamping around Ethan's waist, listening as the older man continued speaking: "In the future, do you wish to officially enter the Caldwell Empire?"
"Am I not already working for the Caldwell Empire right now?"
"What I truly mean is, in the long-term future, do you wish to dedicate yourself to this company, or do you prefer to spread your wings and soar freely on the outside?"
