“I borrowed $100 from each of them at different times. Every time they asked for it back, I told them I was broke.”
“So why withdraw it now?”
I took the money and said, “Because yesterday one of them called me a liar.”
She laughed.
“And that changed your mind?”
“No. It reminded me that being broke and being dishonest aren’t the same thing.”
She handed me the cash.
Then she said, “You know, most people come here trying to avoid paying what they owe.”
I smiled.
“I’m just trying to avoid becoming someone I don’t respect.”
She nodded.
Then quietly said, “That’s probably the best reason I’ve heard all week.”
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BREAKING : Suspended deputy national commissioner Shadrack Sibiya is in the dock. The state and defence are not opposed to the bail application being broadcast with restrictions but that won’t proceed today because of time constraints. The bail hearing will now be heard on the 29th of September. Sibiya will be detained at Kgosi Mampuru prison. No bail granted.
Boss: “You’re fired effective immediately.”
Me: “Okay.”
Boss: “Security will escort you out.”
Me: “That’s fine.”
The security guard walked toward me.
Security Guard: “Sir, should I tell her?”
Boss: “Tell her what?”
Security Guard: “That she owns 30% of the company.”
The room went silent.
Boss: “What are you talking about?”
Security Guard: “She doesn’t know?”
I looked at him.
Me: “Know what?”
He pulled out his phone.
Keep in mind that part of Rupert's portfolio is a company which sells these ultra luxurious products to the suckers who want to impress people they do not know. Richemont. So he is just wearing his own products. Obviously he did not pay the same amount for it as the suckers who buy it from him, he got it at cost price.