Neuroch CEO Alexandra Bennett named to Forbes 40 Under 40: The stealth billionaire who revolutionized AI.
“Billionaire,” Diana whispered.
I stood, straightening my Target sweater.
“We should probably discuss how this changes the family dynamic, but not today.”
I picked up my worn leather bag, actually handcrafted Italian, worth more than Michael’s car.
“I have a board meeting to prepare for.”
The room remained frozen as I walked to the door. Just before leaving, I turned back.
“Oh, and Michael, about that junior analyst position. I think I’ll pass.”
Their stunned silence followed me out into the morning sun, where my driver waited with the car I actually drove to important meetings.
A perfect Sunday brunch indeed.
The next 48 hours were exactly what I’d predicted.
The financial world exploded with speculation about the stealth billionaire who had built an AI empire in secret. My phone filled with messages from family members who’d suddenly remembered our deep connection.
Aunt Catherine: Darling, always knew you were special.
Cousin Peter: Remember when we shared crayons in kindergarten?
Uncle James: Let’s discuss investment opportunities.
I sat in my actual office, 40 stories above the city, reviewing their desperate attempts at reconciliation with my chief of staff, Sarah.
“Your brother’s tried to get past security six times today,” she reported, sliding a stack of contracts across my desk. “His wife called, pretending to be from Goldman Sachs.”
I smiled, signing the documents.
“And my parents?”
“Your mother’s been calling every society magazine in the country, claiming she was your earliest supporter and mentor.” Sarah checked her tablet. “Your father’s parked outside in his Mercedes for three hours.”
“Has he figured out I own this building yet?”
“No. He thinks you’re just renting the penthouse office. Should I enlighten him?”
I glanced at the security feed showing my father’s car.
“Not yet. Let’s see how long he sits there.”
My phone buzzed with an alert. Michael had just walked into Bennett Financial’s morning meeting.
Perfect timing.
I pulled up the live stream from their conference room, another system they didn’t know I controlled.