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
He moved her desk to a separate floor under the guise of a "special project." Julian arrived at Sterling & Croft during a merger