Chapter 130 The Storm Hits Back
But even under these circumstances-
His wife and daughter had conspired to steal his official seal and used it to make an investment for outsiders!
If it had been a loan, that would’ve been one thing.
He had plenty of ways to make the Holt family pay it back.
But an investment?
Wasn’t that just asking to be swindled?
What on earth were they thinking?
Nathan looked at the two of them with utter disappointment and fury.
Still, Evelyn tried to defend herself. “Honey, we really didn’t mean any harm. We did it for the good of the family… and so Naomi could have a dependable in–law family in the future…”
“Enough! I don’t want to hear your excuses! You made this mess–you figure out how to fix it! If that eighty million doesn’t come back within two weeks, then our family… might as well prepare for bankruptcy!”
Eighty million!
That wasn’t a small amount.
Especially not at a time like this.
Nathan stormed upstairs, flinging his sleeves as he went.
Naomi’s face went pale. “Mom… is Dad serious? Are we really going to go bankrupt?”
Evelyn looked just as grim.
She hadn’t thought things would spiral this far out of control.
“I… I don’t know either. Damn that Holt family! That boy is just as despicable. And his mother actually got the whole family in on scamming us!”
Evelyn hissed, “That’s eighty million! Where are we supposed to find that kind of money?”
She had been married to Nathan for years, and he’d always had a slow temper–he had never once raised his hand to her or lost his cool like this.
That proved how serious the company’s crisis was. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have turned on them so violently.
“What if… what if we find a way to make the Holt family pay it back?”
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The Holt family had been rich. Even if they were bankrupt now, they had to have something left, right?
“Yes–yes! We’ll go after that mother and son!”
If Grace hadn’t lied to her, she never would have invested that eighty million in one go.
Who could’ve guessed the Holt family’s situation was so dire that not even that kind of money could save them?
Just thinking about it made Evelyn grind her teeth in hatred.
If the Rivers family ended up bankrupt because of this, she would not rest until she dragged Grace down
with her.
Soon, Evelyn confirmed the details with the police station and brought Naomi with her to the precinct.
Outside the suburban station, a crowd had already gathered.
Everyone was there to settle scores with Grace.
By all rights, given the Holt family’s current state, these people could’ve gone straight to court. But like Evelyn, many of them had been fooled by Grace into “investing” instead of loaning money. That’s why they had no choice now but to come to the police and demand justice.
At this point, Grace was surrounded and couldn’t leave. The officers could only do their best to maintain order.
But the crowd wasn’t planning to let Grace and her son off easy.
“Grace! Pay us back!”
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“You scammed us into this mess! We’re on the brink of losing everything! Pay us back now!”
“You never intended to give us those kickbacks, did you? Now the Holt family’s bankrupt, and you think you can take your son and run? Think again!”
The shouting inside the station was deafening–everyone wanted Grace to pay.
If the police weren’t blocking the way, things might’ve turned violent already.
Grace kept her head down and walked forward. All she wanted was to take her son home.
But unless this matter was resolved, there was no leaving.
Gritting her teeth, Grace said, “Everyone, please calm down. The Holt family is just going through a rough patch. Once we get back on our feet, we’ll definitely pay everyone back.”
“Who believes that crap? Everyone knows you’re flat broke!”
“That’s right! The Holt Group’s already been seized by the court! You think we don’t know that?”
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money? You think we’re that gullible?”
The crowd shouted in fury, calling Grace out for her lies.
The Holt family was out of money–everyone knew it.
Expecting them to pay anything back now? Might as well wait for the next life.
But they weren’t stupid. Someone shouted, “Write an IOU right now, or you’re not leaving this station!”
“Yeah! Write an IOU!“
Grace’s expression changed the moment she heard that. “When I came to you, you were the ones who offered to invest! And investments come with risk! I’ll repay the debts I actually owe, but failed investments? Why should I cover those?!”
Seeing how self–righteous she still sounded, one of them yelled, “You knew the Holt Group was about to collapse, but you still convinced us to invest! If that’s not fraud, what is? I don’t care what the courts say—if you don’t pay up, we’re not letting you go!”
“That’s right! If you don’t write an IOU, you’re not walking out of here!”
The voices around her grew louder and angrier.
Grace’s face turned ghostly pale.
Naomi and Evelyn took advantage of the chaos to push through the crowd and
step
inside.
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