BENEATH THE BILLIONAIRES SUCCESS

Chapter 44: John's advocacy

Chapter 44: John's advocacy

John's unrelenting pursuit of achievement had frequently obscured the quiet conflicts he battled inside. The continuous strain of the metropolis, combined with the treachery he'd endured, had taken its toll on his mental well-being. It was on one of his busiest days, at a frenetic board meeting, when a fortuitous encounter reversed the trajectory of his life.

As John listened to the worries of his staff at a rare open forum, a young lady, her face a mask of worry, got forward cautiously.

Her shaky voice reflected the thoughts John had long kept inside himself. Her words rang with an all-too-familiar agony, kindling an understanding inside him.

Sarah, as she identified herself afterward, remained after the meeting. Their talk found common experiences of facing inner demons while striving for achievement. Her message of tenacity and her call for greater understanding and assistance touched a chord deep inside John.

The interaction with Sarah functioned as a