Ethan woke up to another day of notifications:
Money Return System Update
Daily potential: Unlimited
Suggested Target: Women with high favorability
He smirked.Time to expand the empire.
By now, Ethan had refined his method:
1.Spend lavishly on Aria and her friends receive double back
2. Carefully select the best opportunities to grow wealth
3. Keep his origin a secret no one must know he wasn't rich before
Over the next month:
He rented a penthouse overlooking the city
Bought a luxury car for Aria (she refused at first, but he insisted)
Sponsored charity events where women were invited, secretly multiplying his wealth
Aria couldn't believe it. Every time she protested, Ethan just smiled, letting her pick what she liked.
Favorability Notice: Aria Quinn to 80
Her feelings were undeniable now. She wasn't just enjoying gifts she genuinely liked him.
Meanwhile, Lily watched from her penthouse with Daniel.
How did Ethan Vale go from nothing to… this.
Her phone buzzed constantly with photos of Ethan and Aria, laughing, shopping, and attending glamorous events.
She could feel regret burning inside her. She had left a man she once thought was ordinary… and now he was untouchable.
Daniel… I… I think I made a mistake.
Daniel's eyes narrowed. Careful, Lily. You can't just waltz back into someone's life because you're jealous.
But Lily didn't listen. Her heart was already planning her next move.
Daniel was used to getting what he wanted. But Ethan was… different.
He sent his agents to trace Ethan's finances and lifestyle.
Everything points to money doubling somehow… no bank, no paper trail. Who is this man.
Daniel realized he couldn't confront Ethan directly without exposing his own arrogance.
He decided on a personal approach.
I'll handle this myself, he muttered.
Let's see how far a boy with a system can really go.
The next evening, at a charity gala, Daniel finally cornered Ethan.
Ethan Vale, Daniel said, sharp and cold, care to explain why you're suddenly the richest man in the city
Ethan sipped his drink, casually smiling. Funny… I was wondering the same thing about you, Daniel.
Daniel narrowed his eyes. Watch your tone.
Ethan leaned closer, voice low and confident:
I'm exactly where I want to be… thanks to someone who taught me a very valuable lesson about heartbreak.
Daniel's face darkened. You think money can fix everything
Ethan smirked. It doesn't have to fix everything. Just the important things.
And across the room, Aria's eyes sparkled as she watched him admiration and genuine affection filling her gaze.
Favorability Notice: Aria Quinn to 95
Daniel realized Ethan wasn't just rich. He was untouchable.
Lily's jealousy burned hotter than ever.
And Aria… she was falling, truly, for Ethan.
The system pulsed in Ethan's mind:
Spend to Gain to Favorability to Power
Next Objective: Expand influence and test limits
Ethan smiled. His journey from heartbreak to unstoppable was just beginning.