I Helped Him Climb Up, He Watched Me Fall

After earning some money from stock investments, my colleague approached me for help.

“We should all make money together. I’ll transfer the money to you—just help me buy what you’re buying. We’re colleagues. I trust you with this,” he said.

“I know what I’m doing,” he added. “Even if I lose money, I won’t blame you.”

“And when I earn, I’ll treat you to a good meal.”

I felt pressured and couldn’t refuse, so I agreed.

Some time later, his mother was hospitalized. He came to me urgently, asking for 500,000 dollars.