Chapter Five: Not a Charity Home

She launched a five-year community bond, minimum £100. Holders would consult on naming, ticket caps and relocation. The credit union would match the first £200,000 if two thousand people subscribed. At launch, a reporter asked whether poor supporters were buying property for a millionaire owner. “Most of Lin Che's wealth is an unsaleable club share,” Mara answered. “Every pound will be published. Supporters are creditors and co-authors of this land's rules, not donors.” Day one brought £90,000. Day five, £230,000. With seven minutes left on day eleven, they were still £38,000 short. Danny brought Mara every promotion bonus he had earned.