Chapter Forty-Four

Eric continued on.

“If you’re going to study and we’re paying for it, you’re studying in the best university that’ll serve you what you need. If you’re going to work hard, it will be in an educational institution that’s going to give you as best as you’ve got. I would bring you abroad if I can… I just know that’s going to be too much for you. Maybe, eventually, if you’ll have your Master's, that can be arranged.”

“Whoa-whoa-whoa… wait. Wait. Stop.”

He was shaking his head. “You’ll have to wrap your head around that, baby. I have the same proposition about Tommy’s education, too. That kid’s head is alert, and his intelligence is strong. A technical school isn’t enough for him. He can lead an industry if he’s educated and trained right.”

“Eric, stop. This is too much.”

He squeezed her hand. “Hey… my plans for Tommy started after I received reports from Chairman Castro about his performance on the job. He’s been impressive from the first day. That laptop wasn’t only for work—I wanted him