After my dad’s funeral, my brother-in-law took over my dad’s company and $500 million, arrogantly stating…
Patrick didn’t question his approach and remained overly confident. Those who can’t grasp my superior vision might as well quit immediately. He would say in public, making decisions without listening to anyone else.
As problems in the company increased, Patrick enjoyed spending money and living lavishly while his passion for the business seemed to disappear. When I first met him, he seemed like a great person, skilled, and even my dad liked him. How had he changed so much? My mother cried every night, hiding her tears from the children.
I couldn’t just watch the company fall apart. I was quietly planning my next move. The day came when I acted.
I left home early and waited at the office for Patrick. When he walked into the president’s office, he was shocked to see me sitting there. What the hell are you doing? Why are you sitting there? Get this person out of here, he demanded.
The one who should be leaving is you, I replied calmly. What are you talking about? Have you lost your mind? Patrick looked at me as if I were an annoying insect. Using the assets our father left us, I bought the majority of the company’s shares.
An extraordinary general meeting of shareholders was held and you were officially removed as president, Patrick. I’m sorry to say, but you are no longer the president of this company. Wait just a minute, he stammered, confused, repeating words that made no sense.
Don’t you understand? I now control two-thirds of this company’s shares. You thought the inheritance was just an old mini-truck, but that truck turned into money in an unexpected way. Patrick tried to dig into details about the hideaway, but I avoided his questions and changed the subject, which only made him more upset.
The game is over. Leave this place immediately, I told him calmly and handed him several documents. As Patrick looked through them, his face went white.
What is this? He asked. These are the minutes from the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders and this other document is your dismissal notice, I explained. Patrick became very angry, crumpled the papers in his hands and shouted.
You think this will hold up? I’ll take legal action. Go ahead with legal action. We have good reasons for our actions, I responded calmly.
What reasons? You’ve just been after the old man’s wealth and this company from the start. It’s nothing but jealousy, Patrick accused. Let me ask you directly, Patrick.
Have you been using company assets for personal use and signing leasing contracts for your own benefit? I asked. What if I have? What’s it to you? Patrick replied, his face turning pale with shock. How did you know about that? He stammered as I listed his misconduct, like taking home computers and other appliances meant for company use…