He was a college dropout, and after trying his hand at various menial jobs, he apprenticed himself to a private internet provider of his locality. Having a business acumen honed a little, he secured the contract of a private internet service and put in long hours to enhance the subscriptions of his internet service. His earnings multiplied exponentially. Nevertheless, he didn't contribute even a dime to his family, comprising only parents, as all his siblings were busy with their married lives. His father was so far bearing the family expenses.

Our Mr Scrooge saved a huge amount of money, which he turned into assets soon. He purchased two land plots of five marlas each in an upscale residential area. But he was reluctant to spend money with his family and siblings. His financial morality was that one must save for the future of one's own family - to have a nest egg at the cost of feelings and emotions.

He got married, and the marriage was simply celebrated. As he was swamped with his business, he spent little time home. His wife often complained of........

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