‘Best money I ever spent’: Singaporean reflects on failed engagement after HDB grant dispute with Chinese fiancée
He shared, "She was so obsessed with the money, completely blind to how the system works. That day, I saw her true colors. It wasn't about building a home; it was a financial transaction to her."
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