Chapter - 24

Charlie was totally clueless. He could only imitate the elders around him and protest. As they were chanting, he asked the uncle beside him to understand what was going on. It turned out that this Axel Insurance company was offering some insurance packages with extremely high returns. This group of elders had been attracted by the high returns. So they became the company’s clients by buying a lot of insurance products.

According to their agreement, today was supposed to be the day they received their dividends, but when these people came to claim their money, they found out that the door was locked tight. Only a few employees were left at the door to block them using lame excuses. Eventually, they realized that they were victims of a fraudulent investing scam. No wonder Elaine had urged him to come and help her to protest.

Charlie massaged his forehead in agitation. He asked Elaine, “Mom, how much did you buy?”

Elaine said frantically, “They said that we can get a lot of dividends from the insurance investment, so I was brainwashed and bought their products with all our savings…”

Charlie gaped in extreme shock. “What? You used all your savings to buy participating policies?”

Elaine was so ashamed by his remarks that she turned angry and shouted, “Do you think you’re the only one who has a mouth? Why do you talk so loud? Do you think I’m not shameful enough? Why don’t you use the speaker to announce it!”

Still furious, she continued to taunt Charlie. “If you were even a wee bit successful, do you think I’d have bought these fraudulent insurance products? If I don’t buy some insurance for my old days, do you think I can expect you to take care of me?”