Hidden doubts

Inquisitively, Alice turned to Nora, her brows furrowed in confusion. "But how can you become a shareholder?" she asked, her voice laced with curiosity.

Nora leaned in, her eyes gleaming with determination. "Well, Alice, if I purchase stocks from S&C Corporation now, since their shares have plummeted, eventually I would become a shareholder," she explained, her words carrying a note of excitement.

Alice nodded in agreement, a spark of hope igniting within her. "You're right, Nora. That's a brilliant idea," she acknowledged, her voice filled with conviction. However, a hint of concern crept into her tone as she asked, "Do you have enough money to invest?"

Nora's expression shifted slightly, and her enthusiasm dampened. "I only have $10,000," she confessed, her voice tinged with disappointment.

Alice pondered for a moment, her gaze fixed on the floor. Then, a determined glint returned to her eyes as she looked up at Nora. "Well, $10,000 is a decent amount of money," she acknowledged, he