The story is about Goddard Bolt, a multimillionaire who makes a bet with his rival, Russell Vents, that he can live in the slums for 30 days as a homeless person without revealing his true identity. If he succeeds, Vents will give him his share of the land. Goddard faces many challenges, including poverty, hunger, and violence, but also forms friendships with other homeless people, including a woman named Molly. As the 30-day period comes to an end, Goddard's lawyers betray him, and Vents tries to cheat him out of his winnings. However, Goddard ultimately succeeds in winning the bet and regains his wealth and power. He then uses his wealth to help the homeless community, building houses, a park, and a hospital. He also marries Molly and starts a new life.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Goddard Bolt was born and raised in a rich family.
2. Goddard's father left him $5 million.
3. Goddard has become a multimillionaire in the financial world.
4. Goddard has a plan to cut down virgin forests in Brazil, expel the local population, and destroy a nursing home in Florida.
5. Goddard's lawyers warn him that this plan may cause problems with the press and extra expenses.
6. Goddard makes a bet with his rival, Russell Vents, to live in the slums for 30 days as a homeless person.
7. If Goddard wins the bet, Vents will give him his part of the land in the slums.
8. If Goddard loses, his half of the land will go to Vents.
9. Goddard agrees to the bet and signs a contract.
10. Goddard is given a tracking device to wear, which will monitor his movements and ensure he stays within the slums.
11. If Goddard tries to remove the device or leaves the slums for more than 30 seconds, he will lose the bet.
12. Goddard starts living in the slums and meets a homeless woman named Molly.
13. Molly helps Goddard and introduces him to her friends, including a man named Sailor.
14. Sailor dies, and Goddard is affected by his death.
15. Vents tries to sabotage Goddard's chances of winning the bet by closing the rescue mission in the slums and making it difficult for Goddard to find shelter.
16. Goddard's lawyers intervene and help him to stay in the slums.
17. Goddard's friends help him to rest and recover after a fight.
18. Vents makes a deal with Goddard's lawyers to betray him.
19. Goddard is unaware of the deal and believes he has won the bet.
20. Goddard celebrates his supposed victory with Molly.
21. Vents reveals that Goddard has lost the bet and takes control of his company and assets.
22. Goddard is left with nothing and becomes homeless.
23. Molly visits Goddard in the hospital and encourages him not to give up.
24. Goddard regains his strength and determination to fight back against Vents.
25. Goddard and his friends, including Molly, stand up against Vents and his plans to demolish the slums.
26. The homeless people in the slums join Goddard and Molly in their fight against Vents.
27. Goddard and Vents engage in a battle using excavators.
28. Goddard emerges victorious and regains his money, power, and company.
29. Goddard decides to build houses for the homeless, a park, and a hospital with free services on the vacant site.
30. Goddard marries Molly in a ceremony held in a run-down church in the slums.