In the days that followed, Zara became the most admired person in the office. Her name seemed to echo everywhere in her department, every conversation. Whenever there was a problem, they came to her. Whenever someone needed guidance, they sought her out. And she never disappointed. Her answers were sharp, thoughtful, always right. With each success, the praise grew louder.
But not everyone shared the joy.
Because where there is light, shadows always form.
Rosy watched everything with tightening fists. She was supposed to be the one who accompanied Adrian that day for the presentation. That opportunity had been hers until Zara came along and took the spotlight without even trying.
Before Zara’s arrival, Rosy had been the most consulted, the most trusted. People once flocked to her desk;
