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

The dinner continued in a way neither of them had fully expected.

Ethan had a way of making her laugh. Not in an overly exaggerated way, but naturally — like he wasn't even trying.

His dry remarks, his sarcastic takes on things, and the occasional well-timed eyebrow raise had her giggling more than once. It was strange how comfortable she felt around him.

"So, you're telling me you once fell into a cement mix?" Ethan raised an eyebrow, smirking slightly.

Riley groaned, hiding her face in her hands. "It wasn't that bad…"

"Oh, no, I think it sounds exactly that bad," he teased.

She peeked at him through her fingers. "In my defense, I was distracted."

Ethan leaned back, clearly amused. "By what?"

There was a short pause before Ethan let out a chuckle. "A dog made you fall into cement?"

To Unwind