Beneath the Billionaire's Shadow

ch, her mind full of plans. But underneath her determination, a constant worry li

door startled her. Rachel, her assistant, st

in. "Thought you'd like these before the stra

eone like Darren. I'm focused on leading Fidelis Tech independently." Rachel's smile widened with appro

she flipped through the reports. But the looming presence of

her, their faces a mix of anticipation and curiosity. Harriet took her seat at the head of the table, aware of the intens

ighting steady growth while also pointing out areas for improvement. Her team l

e steady. "With increased innovation and client engagement, Fidelis Tech can set

mitted, we can't ignore Darren Harvey's expanding influence. He's been aggr

to focus on Fidelis Tech's unique strengths. Darren's approach may wor

attractive to clients because they're cheaper. He's also made it clear he's in

tive, Mark, but I believe Fidelis Tech should stand on its own. Collaborating with Da

, and Harriet felt the tensi

her as she exhaled slowly. The weight of the role hung heavy on her, testing her in ways she d

eeked in, holding a steaming cup of coffee. "Thought you could use a break,

ul smile. "Thank you, Ra

e. "Harriet, I just wanted to say you're doing an amazing job.

s words. "I appreciate that. Some days, it's hard to shak

ally for someone as young as you. But you're stronger than

coffee. But even as Rachel's words lifted her, a nagging feeling remained. She knew Darren and Arthur were bot

time, Janet had slowly drifted out of Harriet's life with no explanation. The silence weighed heavily on her, stirring a mix of confusion and worry as she wondered what c

mooth and composed. "Harriet," she greeted, a hi

up," Harriet replied, keeping her

the new CEO of Fidelis

f we could meet. There's... a

ame, Harriet, always reaching out, hoping for the best

et, if there's something you want to say, just say it. We'v

ved you were better than everyone else. You were always 'special,' the secre

xpected. "I never thought I was better than anyone," she replied quie

't think it's that simple. People like you

e stared at her phone, her mind racing. Janet's words echoed

ng, a sense of unease grew within her,

d at the building's entrance. Her heart skipped a beat, and a rush o

on," Arthur said smoothly. "I thoug

ising an eyebrow. "Since wh

lpless as I thought. I underestimated you, Harriet. But d

your support, Arthur." She replied calmly. "Fidelis Tec

remember, this world isn't kind. And alliances can be... beneficial

hoose my allies carefully, Arth

he door shut before he could respond. As the car pulled aw

d on her, an unsettling smile tugging at his lips. At that moment, she knew this was just the begin