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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

Her lips curled into a slow smile. "And what does interest you, Ethan Grey?"

Zack let out a low whistle, clearly enjoying the exchange, but Ethan remained unfazed.

He met her gaze, his expression unreadable. "Business. Growth. Things that actually matter."

She tapped her nails against the table, studying him with an almost predatory curiosity. "You sound like a man with a plan."

She hummed, tilting her head slightly. "Then I suppose I should take this offer seriously."

"You should," Ethan said without hesitation.

The confidence in his voice seemed to amuse her further, but there was also a flicker of intrigue in her eyes.

She leaned back, finally breaking the locked gaze between them as the food arrived.

Zack, who had been watching the exchange with a smirk, clapped his hands together. "Alright, enough tension. Let's eat."

The conversation shifted to lighter topics again, mostly driven by Zack.

Preparations For Launch (Part 4)