Sister Mocked My 'Small Investment' - Until Her Company's Stock Crashed

Sister Mocked My 'Small Investment' - Until Her Company's Stock Crashed The dining room at my parents' estate was decorated with the usual extravagance—crystal stemware catching the chandelier light, fresh flowers from some exclusive florist, place settings that probably cost more than most people's monthly rent. Thanksgiving at the Morrison household was less about gratitude and more about showing off.My sister Caroline sat at the head of the table opposite our father, her position a not-so-subtle reminder that she was the heir apparent to the family legacy. At thirty-four, she was the CEO of TechVantage Solutions, a software company that had gone public two years ago with considerable fanfare. The stock had performed well enough to make her wealthy beyond our already substantial family money, and she never let anyone forget it.