STOCKS & SHARES 4

Billy Rawlings was strolling round beside his indoor swimming pool, a large cocktail glass in one hand, his financial statement from Pierre Arroneaux in the other. Billy was very pleased with himself indeed. Not only was his recording and film career making him millions, his investments were doubling, tripling his wealth.

“Monica, listen to this” he said, feeling the need to share his exuberance with someone. His rather sycophantic girlfriend responded as expected.

“Oh Billy, tell me, tell me!” she gasped, her fulsome cleavage heaving towards him, giving him an eyeful he was already quite bored with.

Almost oblivious to anything Monica said or did, Billy used her as an excuse to speak about himself. She was his temporary audience.

“These investments off shore are reaping fantastic dividends” said Billy, his voice excited and echoing through the high halls of his rather gauche and gaudy mansion.