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 thought crossed his mind multiple times, but each time, he hesitated.

It wasn't like they were best friends. Were they?

Sure, they had dinner last night.

Sure, he had seen her a little more relaxed than usual.

But did that really give him the right to pry into whatever was bothering her?

The underground section needed to be reinforced, which meant helping the workers pour cement into the support pillars.

He rolled up his hoodie even further, the muscles in his arms flexing slightly as he lifted and moved materials alongside the crew.

A few of the workers gave him nods of approval — clearly impressed that the man who hired them was actually getting his hands dirty.

Ethan wasn't doing it for praise, though.

He was doing it to keep his mind occupied.

And yet, every so often, his gaze would flicker back to Riley.

A Blushing Mess