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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

They reached the station, where Ethan paid for a round.

A few minutes later, they were on a boat, heading out to deeper waters.

The instructor, a tan, middle-aged man with sunglasses, gave Ethan a quick rundown of the basics — how to balance, how to shift his weight, how to control the board without wiping out.

Ethan listened quietly, nodding along.

Vanessa, on the other hand, leaned back against the seat with an amused look.

"You're taking this pretty seriously."

Ethan glanced at her. "Figured I might as well get it right the first time."

He didn't answer, but the smirk on his lips was all she needed to see.

A few minutes later, the boat slowed down, and Ethan climbed onto the edge, adjusting the ankle strap of the wakesurf board.

"Alright, here we go," the instructor called out as the boat started moving again.

The rope attached to the board tightened, pulling Ethan forward.

Lunch In The Cafe