Heart of stone
Edward Harrison.
Harrison had first appeared in Chapter 16, arriving as a senior advisor with a quiet demeanor and a reputation for neutrality. When May had faced resistance from the old guard of the company, he had been the only one to listen without judgment. He had nodded in agreement when she spoke of transparency, offered thoughtful suggestions when she felt outmaneuvered, and even shared what he claimed were “internal whispers” about corruption. To May, he had been a lifeline—the only sympathetic figure in a world that felt increasingly hostile. She had trusted him with sensitive plans, had let him review draft policies, and had believed, deep down, that he was someone who shared her d