Julian arrived at Sterling & Croft during a merger. While the rest of the executive team was drowning in spreadsheets, Julian was studying the people. He identified the "Empaths"—the hard workers who craved validation—and the "Pawn"—the ambitious but insecure middle managers. He didn't climb the ladder; he dismantled it behind him.
By the time Sarah realized she was being hunted, the board had already signed her severance package. Julian took her office by noon. The Aftermath Snakes in Suits: When Psychopaths Go to Work
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Six months later, the company’s turnover rate hit 40%. The culture was toxic, fueled by paranoia and fear. But the quarterly profits were up due to Julian’s ruthless cost-cutting. He didn't climb the ladder; he dismantled it behind him
On paper, he was a hero. In reality, he was a parasite that had successfully hollowed out its host. Julian looked out the window at the city below, his reflection in the glass showing a man who felt nothing but the cold, mechanical satisfaction of a successful hunt.