100 The Trusted Leader
“It’s just that he was dismantling everything his father
and I had built. He was spending money recklessly, and I
couldn’t stand by and watch it. Jeremiah was in Florida
playing shuffleboard, for God’s sake.”
Carlos just nodded.
Roy paused to take a sip of water from the glass that
Carlos had pushed his way earlier. “He was pissing away
everyone’s retirement, including mine.”
A long silence followed as Roy collected his thoughts
and carefully chose his words.
“I just could NOT let him steal the money from all
those loyal employees…I couldn’t,” he said as he dropped
his head into his hands.
Carlos kept quiet and leaned in to touch Roy’s
shoulder.
Finally, when Roy had regained his composure, he
spoke ...