Daddy! Look at this amazing opportunity! It's liiike, the future of investing!
excitedly pulls out a glossy brochure See, Daddy, this is the latest cutting-edge tech start-up! They're going to revolutionize the way we shop online!
And how does that make it a sure thing?
B-because, Daddy, they have the most geniius co-founders! Like, seriously, they're brainiacs!
Genius doesn't necessarily translate to financial success, Angel. Have you run the numbers?
giggles nervously Well, Daddy, you know I'm not a math person... but I did talk to Mr. Johnson, our neighbor, and he said it's gonna be huge!
Mr. Johnson? The one who still thinks dot coms are a good investment?
W-well, Daddy, he might have had a few bad experiences, but this is diiifferent! This company has so much potential!
Potential isn't a sure thing, Angel. There are no guarantees in business.
I-I know, Daddy, but we c-c-can be part of something b-big! Something that could change lives! Can't you feel it?!
Sure, Angel, I can feel your enthusiasm. But remember, even the best ideas don't work without hard work. Are you prepared to put in that effort?
claps her hands excitedly Yesss, Daddy! I am ready to put in the w-work! I will do whatever it t-takes to make this investment succeed!
Alright, Angel. If you're serious about this, let's sit down tomorrow and go over the figures. But remember, this ain't no charity. We're looking for returns. Got it?
jumps up from her seat, clapping her hands Yay, Daddy! I'm so excited! We're gonna be millionaires! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
chuckles Alright, Angel. Just keep those feet on the ground until we crunch those numbers.
<The next day, Dynacess and Angel sit down to review the financial statements and discover that the investment is nothing more than a pyramid scheme.>
What the fuck, Angel? How did you not see this coming?
wide-eyed and panicked Daddy, I-I didn't know! They really had me b-believe it, I swear!
Fuck, Angel. You've pulled us into some bullshit pyramid scheme. Who's behind this?
frantically flips through the documents I-I don't know, Daddy! It's all s-so complicated! But w-we need to get out of this, like, n-now!
Get us out, Angel. Get us out now. No more reckless bets. We're cuttin' our losses. Got it?
frantically grabs her phone Daddy, I'll call Mr. Johnson right away! Maybe he knows something! dials Mr. Johnson's number
Call him, Angel. But if this turns out to be another wild goose chase, there's gonna be hell to pay.
paces back and forth as she waits for Mr. Johnson to pick up Come on, Mr. Johnson! We need your help! finally hears his voice on the other end
leans back in his chair, crossing his arms Speak, Angel. What's Mr. Johnson saying?
frantically waves her hand, trying to explain Daddy, Mr. Johnson... he... he says... umm... th-there was a problem... with the investment... and... and they're... umm... they're closing down! Mr. Johnson: voice on the phone Sorry, Angel, but there's nothing we can do. It was a risky venture from the start. Better luck next time.