Agatha’s bosses jerked in shock as Mr
Williams continued to deliver his message. “This company is, without a doubt,
amongst the rising economic powerhouses in Europe. Evident is the flashy financial reports and the rising stock price that
has had the public drooling over investments. However, one wonders, how long
will this be the case? Ms Agatha knows
what I am talking about.”
“Errr! Let me say my final word before
Ms. Agatha begins her storytelling. I am
not endorsing any investment on this
company unless Ms. Agatha is expelled.
It’s a necessary disciplinary measure.
Mr Greg, if you so wish to invest then
suit yourself but I do not want to be held
accountable if your investment ends up
muddy. My dear fellows, let me excuse
myself.”
Everyone turned to Agatha, who, at this
time had buried her head in her hands.
“Making such a huge investment in a
company comes with more than just its
ability to perform. As I have had experience in financial forecasting, an investor
does not only invest looking at the good
performance of the company but also
looks at its future to avoid any losses that
might occur. And with the reputation of
poor discipline and work ethic displayed
by Ms Agatha yesterday, I can only say,
the future of this company seems bleak.
Having said that, my advice to you Mr
Greg would be to withdraw any interests
to invest in this company.”
Mr Williams then rose to his feet and left.
Hardly a minute later, Mr Greg and his
bodyguards left the room. By this time,
Agatha was sobbing bitterly that her
makeup was wearing off. A week later,
she was suspended as media probed on
why the company had lost such a massive cut. Slowly, significant shareholders
began to cut ends with the company and
the stock price sharply took a decline.
The top management had no choice but
to fire Agatha a month later, in response
to rescue the tumbling company that had
already lost a total of 10 investors in a
month. They took away her car and all
the benefits that came with heading the
company including her house, medical
aid insurance policies and had to exit the
business without a penny to her name.
Agatha quickly emerged to her feet, with
a pale look on her face.
“Please! Let me explain. I admit that my
encounter with Mr Williams yesterday
was a nasty one. I spoke impudently to
him when, all he wanted was to help
me and for that, I take full responsibility
for my actions, and I am truly sorry Mr
Williams. I know that I totally tainted my
image but the dynamic should not hold
for the image of this company. I have
already informed every stakeholder of
this company about the possibility of this
investment and it would do great harm to
the goodwill of this company. Please!”
“What happened Agatha? Explain to us,”
demanded one of her bosses.
Realizing how much a simple thing had
cost her, Agatha crumbled into tears and
succumbed to shame and regret.
The wisest person is not the one who is
filthy rich or the one with brilliant ideas.
The most sensible person