Ah, what lengths people will go to for diamonds! Yet Harry, in an astonishing turn of events, completely lost his mind…
The Fatal Shine
Harry inherited a fortune from his wealthy father, who was notoriously miserly. The father never bestowed anything upon his son, believing he would squander any money given to him. For a businessman of his caliber, such behavior was tantamount to a crime against humanity! And now, Harry, who had lived a rather modest life, found himself in possession of millions.
In addition to the funds from his father’s accounts, he inherited a box of diamonds. Harry was astounded when he lifted the intricately adorned lid—inside lay an array of colorful stones, sparkling like fragments of the sun, somehow finding their way into the hands of an ordinary man! He fell irrevocably in love with his father’s treasures at first sight.
Working Tirelessly for Diamonds
Since then, he threw himself into the family business, striving to expand his late father’s enterprise. Harry was consumed by a desire to earn more money to purchase additional diamonds.
He believed there should be an abundance of such stones. However, precious gems come with a hefty price tag, forcing Harry to work around the clock. He allowed himself just one day off a week, spending half the day fixated on the gleaming diamonds that hypnotized him as if they were a snake charming a rabbit.
Forget Personal Life
Harry barely maintained communication with his beloved—he simply lacked time for such trivialities! Under his leadership, his father’s business flourished and generated substantial profits. The quantities of diamonds in Harry’s vault kept increasing. He reserved the most beautiful ones, perfectly cut, to keep at home, allowing him to admire them whenever he pleased, reminding him of perfection itself.
Farewell, Family!
Over time, Harry realized that his expenses were mounting—his wife, who had borne him two children, became an enormous financial burden! His father had decided to rid himself of family ties: first, he divorced his wife; then, he disclaimed his children, breathing a sigh of relief at the newfound funds available for purchasing diamonds.
Initially, he contemplated hiring a hitman to avoid paying alimony, but, alas, the services of professionals in such a dangerous trade came with exorbitant costs. Moreover, the risk of being caught by the damned police loomed large, leading to even more expenses—hiring a lawyer, bribing judges, greasing prosecutors… a nightmare, to say the least!
Unnecessary People
Later, Harry orchestrated mass layoffs at his businesses. Sending half his employees home, he felt a deep sense of satisfaction.
For a time, the business teetered on the brink of collapse; however, in due course, everything stabilized. The savings from such a maneuver proved to be monumental…
And so it was, the end of the road…
Harry lived his entire life surrounded by diamonds. He cherished them above all else! Over the years, he amassed a considerable fortune, which he successfully converted into precious gems.
In the end, Harry passed away just as he had lived—surrounded by diamonds. Lying on his deathbed, he slightly regretted the absence of a single living soul nearby. Neither a wife, nor children, nor a cat or dog—no one at all.
It is evident that the young man had lost his mind. But you, surely, will withstand the unyielding power of fantastical wealth and not transform into a mad miser, will you? Then it’s time to play! And remember, Harry was right about one thing—there should be many diamonds… or even more!