Izana07

"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

Melissa exhaled sharply, her expression torn between exasperation and frustration.

She motioned vaguely toward the beach, toward the people scattered around, enjoying their day under the sun.

"I've been trying to get in touch with you for two days," she said, crossing her arms again. "But, oh, Ethan's too busy. Ethan's out dealing with business. Ethan's ignoring his texts."

Ethan frowned slightly. "I'm not ignoring — "

Melissa held up her phone and tapped the screen a few times before turning it toward him.

Some from yesterday. Some from earlier today.

And he hadn't responded to a single one.

Ethan cleared his throat, suddenly feeling like an idiot.

"…Okay, yeah," he admitted, scratching the back of his head. "That's on me."

To The Water