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"The world’s not fair, but fairness doesn’t pay the bills. You don’t wait for a handout — you build your own damn ladder, one step at a time."
Ethan Grey’s life was built on ambition, hard work, and hope — until a single accusation destroyed it all. 
Framed by his ruthless boss, Ethan loses his job, his reputation, and is left drowning in half a million dollars of debt. 
Cast aside by a society that thrives on crushing the weak, he’s at rock bottom with no way out.  
But in his darkest moment, something extraordinary happens. A mysterious system awakens, offering Ethan a second chance — but with rules. 
[Congratulations, You have awakened the Harem Investment System]
It can’t make him rich overnight, and it won’t give him shortcuts. Instead, it points him toward physical investments: crumbling properties, broken-down machines, and forgotten treasures. 
Each one is a gamble, but with every success, the system rewards him with newfound skills and opportunities.

Harem Investment System: Getting Money And Women

Ethan looked away, his jaw tightening.

Claire spoke up, her voice quieter but firm. "You didn't even give us a chance, Ethan. The charges were dropped, and you just… disappeared. You ignored us. Do you know how many times I called?"

His gaze flickered to her for a brief second before settling on the table.

"I saw," he admitted, his voice low.

Claire scoffed, shaking her head. "Unbelievable."

His mother placed a hand on Claire's arm before looking back at Ethan. "You could have come home sooner."

Another silence stretched between them.

His father finally spoke, his deep voice cutting through the air. "So why now?"

Ethan met his father's gaze. "Because I'm here."

It wasn't an answer. Not really. He didn't have much to say.

His father stared at him for a long moment before nodding once, leaning back in his chair. "Hmph."

Family House (Part 3)