Multiplication Of The Divided Empire

Eight years ago the brothers divided their father’s billion dollar empire and parted ways
Over some ownership issues in the private domain that had been brewing for many days

Division of the empire between the brothers was carefully supervised by their mother
Who ensured the brothers did not enter into business in competition with each other

Shareholders of both sides feared if dividends, bonuses and appreciation had gone for a toss

But the brothers quickly assured the worried shareholders that there would be no value loss

“We will multiply the divided empire in quick time” seemed to be the pledge taken by both
And they plunged headlong to find out ways and means of achieving exponential growth

In the years to come, their businesses prospered and new ones were also started
The brothers' personal wealth multiplied manifold since the time they had parted

Later, they encountered differences over honouring a commitment as per their settlement
Which developed into an all out legal and media war with no sign of reaching an agreement

After spending millions of shareholder funds on their fight, they thought the time was ripe
To end all personal and corporate disputes in ‘public interest’ and smoke the peace pipe

Market pundits wondered if the peace would last long and the unhappy memories would efface
Or whether the brothers had only buried the proverbial hatchet but carefully marked the place

But now as the brothers surprised all by striking a 12 billion dollar deal to roll out services of 4G
Pundits and competitors ask “Didn't I tell you?” but are forced to concede “What an idea Sirjee!”