Peter drove up to his father’s hotel, sitting in his jeep, waiting for Arnold, the driver, to open the door. He had grown up privileged, with his father’s wealth shaping his arrogant attitude. As the only son of a successful businessman, Peter didn’t respect others, believing his wealth gave him superiority.
After some waiting, Peter snapped at Arnold to open the door. He entered the hotel, where a young woman named Jenny greeted him and offered a drink. Peter was annoyed when she didn’t know his special preferences and ordered her to get it right. He then approached his father’s assistant, Marcus, who told him his father was waiting in the office.
Peter walked into his father’s office and immediately began discussing taking over the hotel. His father seemed reluctant, suggesting Peter didn’t need the business, as he already had a substantial amount saved. But Peter insisted he wanted to prove himself. His father, seeing his determination, set a challenge. Peter had to run the hotel for a day and manage five visiting businessmen from around the world.
Peter took his position as the “boss” and began making calls, enjoying his temporary power. But then, a homeless man started singing outside the hotel, disturbing Peter. Angrily, he confronted the man, demanding he leave. The homeless man stood his ground, explaining he had as much right to the public space as anyone else. Peter didn’t back down, but Marcus stepped in and gave the homeless man $500, diffusing the situation.
Later, as the businessmen arrived, everything seemed to go well. But Peter’s calm was disrupted when the homeless man returned and asked to rent a room. Peter reluctantly agreed, but he secretly plotted to get the man thrown out. He planted a valuable watch in the man’s room and falsely accused him of stealing it.
The next morning, Peter’s father revealed the truth: he had been the homeless man. The lesson was clear—Peter’s actions had failed the test of integrity. As a result, Peter’s bank account, once holding millions, now had only one dollar. His father’s message was simple: true success comes from character, not wealth.
