The First Step to a Fortune

The cold wind howled through the dimly lit streets of New York as Ethan Cole walked with purpose. His mind was sharper than ever, his thoughts no longer clouded by heartbreak or self-pity. The Wealth Domination System was real. The glowing screen hovering before him was proof of that.

Quest Assigned:

"Make $10,000 within 48 hours."

Reward: System Upgrade + Exclusive Business Insight

Ten thousand dollars.

For most people, it was a huge sum. For Ethan, it was a lifeline. Rent. Food. His mother's medical bills. All of it required money—money he didn't have.

But that was about to change.

As he turned a corner, the city's neon lights reflected off his green eyes. His heart pounded—not in fear, but in anticipation.

"If this system is real, then I'm done living like a loser."

The Mind of a Hustler

Ethan had always been resourceful. He grew up in a rough neighborhood, where scams, side hustles, and street smarts were as valuable as a degree. He wasn't afraid of work—he just lacked the capital to make moves.

But now?

He had something better than capital—knowledge.

The moment he accepted the quest, his brain had felt different. Ideas flooded his mind at a terrifying speed. Investment strategies, flipping opportunities, business models—things he had never studied before but now understood as if he had spent years mastering them.

It was overwhelming but exhilarating.

And then, a notification appeared.

Wealth Domination System Insight Activated.

Recommended Money-Making Methods Based on Current Situation:

Find and resell high-value collectibles.

Leverage underpriced online markets.

High-stakes poker at underground clubs.

Ethan's lips curled into a smirk.

"Let's start with something simple."

The Hustle Begins – Flipping a Fortune

Ethan pulled out his phone and quickly searched for estate sales, auctions, and pawnshops with potential undervalued items. His fingers moved fast, his brain instantly filtering profitable opportunities.

Within ten minutes, he found his first target.

An estate sale was happening a few blocks away. A wealthy collector had passed away, and his relatives were selling off everything—including rare vintage watches.

Ethan didn't need money to make money—he needed knowledge and negotiation skills.

Estate Sale – Turning $0 into $5,000

The brownstone house was packed with bargain hunters. Ethan walked in, scanning the crowd, immediately spotting the amateurs—the ones grabbing things without knowing their real value.

His eyes locked onto a Rolex Submariner sitting in a dusty case, priced at only $1,500.

Insane.

Whoever priced it had no idea it was worth at least $8,000.

Ethan kept his expression neutral. If he looked too eager, someone else might catch on. He casually approached the seller, an older woman in a fur coat.

"Nice watch," he said smoothly. "Mind if I take a look?"

She glanced at him, unimpressed. "You interested or just looking?"

Ethan chuckled. "Depends on the price. These aren't selling like they used to."

She narrowed her eyes. "$1,500, firm."

He shook his head, sighing. "I run a vintage resale shop. These models have flooded the market recently. Best I can do is $800 cash."

She scoffed. "That's ridiculous."

Ethan sighed, as if thinking. "Alright, $1,000, final offer. I can walk away right now."

She hesitated. The watch had been sitting there all day.

"…Fine."

Ethan pulled out his phone. "I can send the money digitally."

Minutes later, the deal was done.

Flipping It

Ethan stepped outside and immediately listed the watch on a collector's forum.

Within 20 minutes—he had a buyer for $6,000.

He met the buyer, a Wall Street guy, at a luxury hotel lobby. The moment the man saw the watch, his face lit up.

"I've been looking for this model forever," the buyer said, grinning. "$6,000, right?"

Ethan smiled. "Yep. Cash only."

The man handed over a thick envelope.

Ethan counted it. All there.

Just like that—he had turned $1,000 into $5,000 in an hour.

The Poker Play – The Remaining $5,000

With $5,000 in his pocket, he moved to his next strategy.

Underground poker.

Ethan wasn't a gambler, but the system had boosted his analytical thinking. He could calculate odds faster than ever. He knew exactly when to bluff, when to raise, and when to fold.

He made his way to a well-known underground poker den in Brooklyn.

The moment he stepped inside, he could feel the tension—the smell of cigars, expensive cologne, and money being thrown around recklessly.

"New guy?" a burly man at the entrance asked.

Ethan nodded. "Looking for a $5,000 buy-in table."

The man smirked. "Confident, huh?"

Ethan just gave a small grin and walked toward the table.

The Game Begins

The game started. Five players. High rollers.

Ethan stayed quiet, observing. Every twitch, every nervous movement, every pattern. The system was feeding him real-time data, helping him read opponents like an open book.

Within an hour, two players were already wiped out.

It was down to Ethan and a guy in a designer suit. The man smirked, pushing all his chips forward.

"All in," the man said. "You got the balls, kid?"

Ethan stared at him. The system analyzed everything—pulse rate, eye movement, microexpressions.

The man was bluffing.

Ethan smirked. "Call."

The dealer flipped the cards.

Ethan had the winning hand.

The man cursed, slamming the table as the dealer pushed the $10,000 winnings toward Ethan.

He had done it.

Quest Complete

As he walked out of the poker den, his phone vibrated.

[Ding!]

Congratulations! You have completed your first quest.

Reward Unlocked: System Upgrade + Exclusive Business Insight

A rush of energy flowed through Ethan. His vision became sharper. His mind even faster.

And then, a new message appeared.

New Quest Assigned:

"Establish your first business and generate $100,000 in revenue."

Time Limit: 30 Days

Ethan chuckled, staring at the city skyline.

This was just the beginning.