Page 5 - THE SCAM OF RICHES

Chapter 1

The biggest thief of all

The legend goes that once upon a time there lived a very rich ruler. He had so much

wealth that he was able to afford the most expensive mansions, cars and jewelry. And

he regularly threw lavish parties and had exotic dancers and models flown in from all

over the world for the entertainment of his guests.

But as the years wore on, he noticed that his wealth began to deplete sharply. He

became very agitated and had his accountant arrested, certain that he must be

responsible for his dwindling fortunes.

While the accountant languished in jail, the formerly rich ruler was visited by a

passing seer. The seer was very well known and famous for telling fortunes and

solving mysteries.

“Tell me who has stolen all my money, and you will be handsomely rewarded,”

declared the ruler.

Without a word, the seer brought out a crystal ball and set it on a table before the

ruler. He told him that the face of the thief would appear in the ball. And that the

ruler only needed to close his eyes and count to seven.

The ruler called his guards and instructed them that if the face that appeared in the

ball was that of the accountant, he was to remain in jail for the rest of his life.

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