Chapter 35 - the day julian became the guardian of the legacy
Julian eventually became chairman of the Carter Legacy Trust.
Jessi nominated him.
He objected.
“You're my sister.”
“Exactly.”
“You're giving me too much responsibility.”
“I'm giving you responsibility because you've already proven you can carry it.”
He accepted.
The first meeting was difficult.
A new investment proposal came in.
The potential return was enormous.
But the business had questionable labor practices.
Julian rejected it.
Some board members objected.
Jessi watched silently.
Afterward, Julian asked:
“Was I too strict?”
“No.”
“You didn't even comment.”
“I trust you.”
He smiled.
“That's new.”
“It took me a while.”
They laughed.
The trust continued growing.
But its rules remained.
No political donations.
No private family withdrawals.
No loans to relatives.
No investments that exploited vulnerable workers.
The money had finally become what Jessi's father intended.
A tool.
May you like
Not a weapon.
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