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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 leaned back into the couch, listening quietly as his father spoke.

The older man ran a tired hand through his hair, sighing deeply as he recounted the struggles of his store.

"It's been rough," his father admitted, rubbing his temples. "Ever since that new place opened a few blocks down, our regular customers have been disappearing. They've got a bigger space, newer stock, and they're undercutting prices I can't afford to match."

Ethan watched his father closely, noting the exhaustion in his face — the faint lines of stress carved around his eyes, the slump in his posture.

He had always thought of his father as strong, steady.

But right now, the weight of responsibility was pressing down on him harder than ever.

"I've tried everything," his father continued, shaking his head. "Discounts, loyalty programs… but people go where it's cheaper, even if they've known you for years. And rent isn't getting any lower either."

Family House (Part 5)