"Director Ranchell is a smart man, and of course, you know when and what decisions are the right ones to make," the mysterious person skillfully used flattering techniques, rendering Director Ranchell incapable of judgment. "If you can convince the other board members to sell their stocks, I will provide you with a 10% commission."
Ranchell, who had dollar signs in his eyes, readily agreed.
In the afternoon, Director Ranchell had already convinced several small shareholders to sell their stocks, while a few others remained hesitant and watchful. Ranchell found it amusing because in a few more days when Burns Corporation collapsed, their shares would truly be worth less than waste paper!
There was a young shareholder who, although skeptical of Algernon like the others, had no intention o
