The Business

Main Characters and Their Development

• Kate Telman—the protagonist, endowed with sharp intelligence and inner independence, whose life in the shadow of the powerful organization «The Business» becomes an arena for subtle inner metamorphoses. Her journey is a search for balance between dedication to her work and the pursuit of personal freedom, between rationality and the vulnerability of the heart. Kate appears to the reader as a woman who combines ironic observation with deep humanity, and her inner doubts and discoveries drive the narrative. Around her unfolds a gallery of characters: Stephen Borge, embodying pragmatism and cold calculation, whose motives are sometimes hidden behind a mask of friendliness; Mike Daniels, whose charisma and charm contrast with his inner uncertainty; Lucien James, enigmatic and authoritative, personifying the allure of power and the danger of compromise. Each of them not only influences Kate’s fate but also undergoes subtle changes themselves as they face the challenges posed by «The Business» and their own ambitions.