The success of Saad and his friends continued to soar, and their names became synonymous with smart investments and strategic brilliance. Saad was now known as the "Golden Investor" in the market, with every move he made being closely watched by traders and investors alike. However, Huzaifa, who was once considered a rising star, was now struggling to maintain his position. His losses had not only depleted his finances but also damaged his reputation beyond repair.
Huzaifa was not ready to accept defeat. He spent sleepless nights devising plans to outsmart Saad. He was desperate to regain his lost glory, but every attempt he made seemed to push him further into the abyss. The more he tried to mimic Saad's strategies, the more he failed. His obsession with surpassing Saad had blinded him to the reality that his methods were flawed.
One evening, Huzaifa came across a new opportunity that seemed too good to pass up—a new tech company was about to go public, and there was a lot of hype surrounding its IPO (Initial Public Offering). Huzaifa saw this as his golden chance to redeem himself. He decided to invest every last penny he had left into this IPO, convinced that it would bring him the fortune he desperately needed to rise above Saad.
Saad, on the other hand, was well aware of the hype but remained cautious. He knew that not every IPO lived up to its expectations and that the real test was in the company's long-term performance. Instead of rushing in, Saad decided to wait and observe, a strategy that had served him well in the past.
The day of the IPO arrived, and as expected, the stock prices shot up initially. Huzaifa, fueled by excitement and desperation, invested everything. For a brief moment, it seemed like his gamble had paid off. The stock prices soared, and Huzaifa felt the rush of victory. He imagined himself finally getting the upper hand over Saad and reclaiming his place in the market.
But just as quickly as the stock prices had risen, they began to plummet. Within hours, the bubble burst, and the prices fell sharply. Huzaifa watched in horror as his entire investment evaporated before his eyes. The stock market is unforgiving, and this time, it had no mercy for Huzaifa.
Word of Huzaifa's colossal loss spread like wildfire. Traders and investors whispered about his downfall, and the once-promising investor became the butt of every joke in the market. Saad, Zain, and Fahad couldn't help but feel sorry for Huzaifa, but they also knew that his downfall was a result of his own reckless behavior.
One day, while the trio was having lunch, Huzaifa stumbled upon them at a nearby cafe. He looked disheveled and worn out, his confidence shattered. Trying to maintain some dignity, Huzaifa approached their table and said, "Saad, I may have lost a lot, but I will rise again. Mark my words."
Saad looked at him calmly and replied, "Huzaifa, the market is not a battleground for egos. It's a place where you need to play smart and know when to step back. Learn from your mistakes rather than letting them consume you."
Huzaifa clenched his fists, his pride still intact, even if his fortune wasn't. "I will never give up," he muttered before walking away.
As Huzaifa left, Zain couldn't resist and said, "Poor guy. He just doesn't learn, does he?"
Fahad nodded, "He's too caught up in beating you, Saad. He doesn't realize he's only beating himself."
Saad sighed, knowing that Huzaifa's journey of self-destruction wasn't over yet. But he also knew that the best way to handle such a rival was not through confrontation but by focusing on his own path.
The chapter ends with Saad receiving an alert on his phone—news of a new, promising investment opportunity. Saad smiles, knowing that the game is far from over, and his empire-building journey has only just begun.