Chapter 32 Trouble Arising

I pursed my lips and said, “Scott Corporation did invest in GleamGate Media at the time, but it was with an investment firm on Wall Street, MG. The investment was substantial, and there was no talk of allowing Scott Corporation executives to buy in.” She smiled bitterly. “Yes, but at the time I only knew that the project existed and was indeed developing well, so I thought what he said was true. I gave him all the savings we had, nearly four hundred thousand dollars. He took it all, and it was only a month ago that I found out he used that money to repay his gambling debts. The money I worked half my life to save was thrown away just like that!” By the end of her speech, she was nearly sobbing, gripping the cup in her hand tightly, trying to control her emotions. I took a deep breath. I could imagine how difficult it must be for an ordinary family to save four hundred grand. It was practically a lifetime of hard work. It was no wonder her reaction was so intense. I wanted to comfort