I just finished reading the whole story, when I saw your original thread I was so upset that Gia had "suddenly died", I wanted to send my heartfelt condolences...but now I see that something is really fishy here
...you are like me and are trustful of people, sometimes it takes something like this to realize that not everyone is as nice and good and straight and caring as you...what a mess, hope you get it straightened out soon, but I honestly don't think you will be seeing any more money from him.