Boardroom Vote Stuns CEO

Synopsis

I had worked at the company for five years without a single raise. Last month, I won 10 million dollars. My first thought was to quit and walk away without looking back. But my financial advisor told me, "Your company's stock has dropped to rock bottom. It's a perfect time to buy in." So I bit the bullet and quietly bought 38% of the company through an anonymous account, becoming the largest shareholder. Then I went right back to work, acting like nothing had changed. At yesterday's shareholder meeting, the CEO proposed cutting half the workforce. The other board members exchanged uneasy looks and stayed silent. I raised my hand. "I vote in favor." The CEO's face went dark on the spot. He stared at me for a full ten seconds. After the meeting, he cornered me outside the room. " Come with me to my office."