Fraudster (1)
" Of course, the notice sent to him was special. " Nancy replied. She knew what was going to happen in the meeting, so she didn't hold herself back. This meeting had been called for the discussion as well as for a traitor to be exposed. As a result, she was quite excited.
As Sofya entered the conference room, all the business magnates stood up. There was a certain aura around Sofya which demanded respect. Everyone who had business dealings with her and even out of the circle, knew what a crazy goal oriented woman she was. She had always believed in fair dealings, and by no means would accept any bribes or illegal route for the development of the company, even if it meant her own destruction.
Sofya smiled and waved them down. As soon she sat at the head table, each one took their own seat and looked at her expectantly. Sawyer handed her the black file as she began speaking, " So today we are discussing.... "
The meeting went on for about two and a half hours with the agenda being discussed and agreed upon by everyone. Then there was the big matter - expansion of the company into other areas, mainly real estate. Sofya had been planning for a long time of diversifying but couldn't decide the right time. But since all the shareholders were there now, she might as well voice her opinion.
" And last but not the least, I have been thinking about diversifying this company from fashion industry to real estate business. " Sofya announced, her hands folded and elbows supporting her face as she leaned forward.
The result was as she expected. There was an immediate buzzing around the table as she said this. The men and women were leaning towards each other, talking in whispers before complimenting on this latest development. As the buzzing intensified, Sofya tapped her fingers on the table and an immediate silence fell in the room.
" You are welcome to think and give me your opinions in the next meeting. I would hear you all out before taking any further decision. The capital required and the formalities will be carried out smoothly, you will each receive a detailed description for the same. However, " she paused, as she looked at the man sitting at the left corner of the table and continued in a dangerous voice " I am interested in knowing Mr. Jabari's opinion on this matter. "
The man called Mr. Jabari looked up in shock. He had not expected her to pin point him in giving his opinion. Nevertheless, he couldn't help but feel as if he had been caught. Swallowing, he stared into her dark eyes as he stuttered, " Miss Khemka... "
Swallowing, he stared into her dark eyes as he stuttered, " Miss Khemka... "
" I want to hear the truth from you, nothing else! " Sofya interrupted, leaning forward on the table. Her black oval eyes which usually depicted kindness now looked as if she was waiting to pounce upon her prey.
Mr. Jabari was a man with a small frame and a big round belly. Mostly he was a cheerful person, going about his daily work on a non committal basis. To say that he had a fight with anybody in Empericorp would be an overstatement. Such was his nature, that he was loved and adored by everybody, even the ladies and had been nicknamed as ' Chubby Dubby '.
In addition to being a shareholder, he was also a regular employee of the company, one who was highly regarded and respected. Winning the 'Employee of the Year' award three times in a row, nobody had anything to speak against him, back talk or wrong him anyhow.
But all these had changed two weeks ago, when he had gotten two unexpected visitors. He lived in a flat in the outer suburbs of the city, paying a measly rent. Since he was still a bachelor even at the age of thirty three, he provided only for himself and his old mother who lived in a mental asylum. That night, he had been watching a Chinese television show, laughing his head off as he saw the way a lady was trying to seduce her boss. Munching on his popcorn and the cold pizza, he didn't pay any attention as the doorbell rang for the first time. Then twice, thrice..