Missing People

Today was yet another shareholder meeting, with several leading figures appearing at headquarters one by one. 

Some looked playful, others looked worried and some were extremely confident in their shrewd schemes, plans and abilities. 

Seated in the board office, everyone leaned back into their seats, waiting for all members to appear. 

"Hey, where is old Jawel? How come I don't see him and his annoying dogs anymore?" 

"Yeah. I don't see Mrs. Vilablaire as well. They know how important shareholder meetings are so why aren't they here yet? They haven't even scheduled video meetings to take their places."

"Wait! Many other people are also missing too. This is their second time missing a major board meeting with no excuses."

"Tsk. Isn't this great? The fewer people there are, the more important our voices will be when making group decisions."