DesertFennec

A struggling businessman on the verge of bankruptcy finds himself drunk one night, only to wake up in the past—specifically, in 1943 London, amidst the chaos of World War II.

This is an era of both immense danger and unprecedented opportunity. It is a time when the British Empire, once the unrivaled superpower where the sun never set, is finally witnessing the dusk of its dominion. Meanwhile, the United States is rising to claim the mantle of global leadership, reshaping the world's balance of power.

This is the era where everything begins—where old rulers step down and new powers rise to take their place. This is the era where Pierre finds himself, an era filled with the kind of opportunity he never had before. A small, precious chance to rise, to become a giant, to seize the throne of power, to become a ruler, a world hegemon.

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Note: This is a good novel, but since it’s still new and I don’t have a proofreader, I’m currently relying on AI to catch errors. For now, my main focus is advancing the story, but I plan to come back later to polish the text, fix mistakes, and possibly even modify the plot if needed. I’d really appreciate it if you could leave notes on what you think should be changed or improved. Thank you!

I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad with the same name.

The Rise Of A Billionaire 1943

It turns out, as a life coach, Pierre was… a failure.

At least when it came to Ava Gardner, he had failed.

Despite conquering her body over a passionate night, he couldn't shake her commitment to her dream.

"Darling," she said, sprawled across his chest like a boneless cat after their final embrace, "I know that if I stay with you, I'll never have to worry about life again… but I don't want to be a canary in a gilded cage."

Gently stroking her back, Pierre softly replied,

"If you ever get tired, come find me in New York. I'll be there for the next few years."

He respected a woman who chased her dream.

Before she left, he even gifted her a pair of diamond earrings — each stone a full two carats.

"Isn't that a little too extravagant?"

Even if they were synthetic… they were still diamonds!

Chapter 55 – The Great Inventor