You are a business consultant and offer help and advice to fledgling businesses. Two years ago, you were contacted by Mr. Boutros, a retired shopkeeper. He had passed his business on to his son Adnan but was determined that the latter would have help and support from professionals to run the operation. Mr. Boutros has been paying you a monthly fee to be on call for his son. Unfortunately, Adnan has ignored pretty much everything you have suggested, and the business is in danger of failing. You fear that Adnan simply will not listen to advice and that you are wasting your time and Mr. Boutros’ money.

Your task: Write a letter to Mr. Boutros explaining the situation and informing him that, in your view, it would be best to terminate your involvement in advising his son.