The city was quieter now.The storm had passed, leaving behind wet pavement that reflected neon lights and headlights like a mirror of shattered glass. Ethan sat under a flickering streetlamp, soaked in rain and sweat, but somehow... lighter.Alive.[Wealth Enhancement Trait – Level 1 Activated.] [Passive Effect: Business Instinct Boost +10%. Negotiation +5%. Opportunity Awareness +20%.]The words hovered across his vision like they were stitched into the air. No screen, no glasses, no projection. Just there.His breathing slowed.Was this real?He’d just made over a thousand dollars in a day. He’d sprinted through traffic, dodged pursuers, outpaced fate itself. All because a voice in his head had told him he could.And it had worked.He’d done the impossible.For the first time in a long time, Ethan Cross didn’t feel like trash.He felt like something more.7:03 A.M.Ethan pushed open the door of a 24-hour laundromat and dropped a few damp bills on the counter.“Use the dryer?” the w

The cold evening air nipped at Ethan’s skin as he stepped outside, his hands still trembling slightly from the adrenaline rush of confronting the luxury store staff. He’d walked out of there not as a humiliated nobody, but as a man who made the system bow to his will. For the first time in his life, he felt in control.The street was alive with people, lights, and noise. Yet everything around him blurred as his focus zeroed in on the single goal that burned in his mind—power. Not just money. Power that would command respect. Power that would rewrite his story.[System Notification: Trait Activated – “Charisma Boost”]Effect: Your presence is now perceived as more confident, trustworthy, and subtly dominant. Duration: Passive (Permanent) Bonus: +20% influence in verbal interactions.A strange warmth settled in his chest. He stood taller. His shoulders squared. And when a woman walking past glanced at him, her eyes lingered a little longer than they normally would. He wasn’t dressed diff

The next morning, Ethan’s phone buzzed earlier than usual.[New Mission Unlocked] Objective: Deliver an urgent package to Dusk Industries within 30 minutes. Reward: Trait Upgrade – “Reflex Boost” Failure Penalty: Public backlash + business credibility drop.Ethan groaned. “Seriously? It’s not even 6 a.m.”But as he blinked away the sleep, adrenaline surged. Dusk Industries? That was one of the top-tier security companies in the city. He’d heard rumors that their CEO was a former black ops soldier who ran his company with an iron fist.“This isn’t just a delivery,” Ethan muttered. “This is a test.”He jumped out of bed, pulled on his jacket, and raced to his bike. The package was already waiting at a locker station nearby, as if the system had planned everything ahead. He scanned the code, grabbed the black box, and took off through the thinning morning fog.Time Left: 28 minutes.The streets were quiet, but the city was waking up. Street cleaners were out. Cars began filling the inter

The conference hall buzzed with the hushed murmurs of elite investors, executives, and hungry startups. Crystal chandeliers glimmered overhead as suits shuffled and handshakes sealed silent promises.This was no ordinary event. It was The Summit, an exclusive investment showcase held only twice a year. Only the top ten rising companies were allowed to pitch. Getting in was a victory. Winning a deal? A coronation.Ethan stood near the entrance, checking his reflection in the polished steel column. His tailored navy suit wasn’t designer, but it fit like it had been stitched around his ambition.Behind his calm eyes, the System buzzed.[System Update] 🔹 Mission: Crush the Stone Objective: Win the Eastline Freight Deal—one Liam failed to secure last quarter Bonus Objective: Humiliate Liam in public Reward: Reputation Boost + Corporate Trait Upgrade ❗ Penalty: Liam’s influence increases, weakening your investor trust score Time Limit: TodayEthan tightened his fist. This wasn’t just a bus

It was 6:12 a.m.The city was still half asleep, but Ethan Cross was wide awake—his blood pumping with fury, purpose, and a burning desire for vengeance.He hadn’t slept. Not after the warehouse ambush. Not after reading the leaked emails Miles sent him.The file was titled:“KIMCO_SHELL_TRANSACTIONS_SECURE(1).zip”Inside were over 40 documents—bank transfers, fake invoices, courier schedules for companies that didn’t exist. Darius Kim was running a full-blown laundering operation through fake delivery services. That wasn’t just criminal—it was enough to destroy him permanently.And Ethan had it all.He stood in his apartment, watching the city skyline as the sun peeked over the horizon. His mind wasn’t on revenge.It was on opportunity.System Notification💡 Mission Objective Updated:Phase 1: Steal a key client from Darius Kim — 24hrsOptional Bonus: Leak the financial fraud data to a news outlet without getting traced💰 Reward: Expansion Blueprint – Auto-scaling Logistics Model?