Journalists camped outside the building with cameras ready, hungry for any scrap of information.
Staff worked longer hours than usual, their dedication fueled by both excitement and the substantial bonuses Sarah had promised.
Sarah moved through it all with calm determination, her presence commanding yet approachable, her mind constantly shifting between the project's intricate details and the growing list of enemies circling her empire like sharks sensing blood.
Power did not come with rest for Sarah. It came with eyes watching her every step, hands ready to pull her down the moment she stumbled, and shadows stretching from corners she once considered safe.
Julia had warned her months ago that leadership wasn't a crown you wore proudly, it was a battlefield you navigated daily, wher
