[Congratulations!][Quest Completed.][$10,000 has been added to your wealth.][5% rebate for all purchases has been activated.]"A five percent rebate?" Gray leaned back on the park bench, staring at the floating screen. "That's actually pretty good."He was sitting alone in a public park while Lily played nearby. The weather was perfect. Probably one of the first times in years that he and Lily had gone out just to relax and enjoy the fresh air.In the past, Gray never had time for days like this. He was always working, always rushing from one job to the next, always exhausted. And despite all that effort, they'd stayed dirt poor anyway.But now? Now he was jobless and somehow had more money than he'd ever seen in his life. He was sitting on a bench doing absolutely nothing, and ten thousand dollars just appeared in his account.Life was strange sometimes."So how does the rebate work exactly, System?"[Ding!][The Rebate feature allows the Host to earn back 5% of all money spent. T

Gray arrived at the restaurant at exactly noon. The place Emma had texted him about wasn't fancy, just casual and cozy. Though knowing Emma's background, he was pretty sure the food wouldn't be cheap."Do I look okay?" Gray frowned at his reflection in the glass panels near the entrance.He adjusted his collar for the third time. Simple white polo shirt tucked into well-fitted jeans matched with a pair of shoes that didn't have any scuffs. His hair was actually styled this time instead of just left messy, just to look a bit more presentable.Gray took one more deep breath, then pushed the door open and stepped inside.The warm scent of fresh bread and grilled dishes hit him immediately. The place wasn't too crowded, and soft music played from overhead speakers, keeping the atmosphere light and comfortable.Gray scanned the tables, looking for a familiar face. It didn't take long to spot her.Emma was already seated at alone at a table on the far side of the restaurant.Gray paused for

Gray walked down the sidewalk as the late afternoon sun painted the city in shades of orange and gold. Long shadows stretched across the pavement beside him.It was already four in the afternoon.He barely had time to get ready earlier. But as he walked, minding his own business, he couldn't help but notice the attention he was getting. Girls turned their heads as he passed. Some whispered to their friends. A few even smiled at him.It was strange.In the past, people used to look at him with pity. Or worse, disgust. But now the stares were different. Curious. Interested. Some held admiration. A few looked amused, like they were pleasantly surprised by what they saw.It felt unfamiliar. But Gray couldn't lie to himself.He kind of liked it.After a few minutes of walking, Gray arrived at his destination. Lily's school.He stood on the street just outside the gates, leaning casually against a tree with one hand in his pocket. Classes were about to end in just a few minutes.Instead of

Gray started making his way slowly towards the girls. The alley beside the school building was quiet. Tall trees shaded it on one side, and a concrete wall ran along the back. It was the perfect spot for kids to sneak around or hang out without being noticed by teachers.Unfortunately for May and Jenna, they were very much noticed.As Gray turned the corner, he spotted them immediately. But he didn't walk up to them right away. Instead, he leaned against the wall, arms crossed, making sure to stay out of sight. He stayed there for a moment, listening as they talked."My mom said I'm too young to get a new designer bag," May whined, her voice dripping with bratty annoyance. "She's so lame. I know I'm only eleven, but I'm practically grown up!""Mine too," Jenna replied, sounding equally put out. "They act like we're babies.""At least we're not like that Lily girl. She wears the same boring clothes every single day." May rolled her eyes, her voice full of contempt."Yeah, and her shoes

The truth was Chloe used to be at the top of her class. She always had a natural talent for numbers and language, growing up in a household that emphasized education from an early age. But lately, her focus on studying hadn't been the same.It started when their mother died. Her death had brought tremendous sadness to the entire family, and being the youngest, Chloe had been closest to her.Since then, her grades had dropped. Not to the point of failing, but enough to be noticeable. And for a family like the Davenports, with their reputation to protect, that was still a problem."I just really want Chloe's grades to improve," Emma's voice rang in Grey's head, her tone gentle but firm. "We'd really appreciate it if you could help with that.""It doesn't have to be perfect. Just enough to help her regain her footing." She cast a serious look at him."That being said," she continued, her voice now carrying quiet authority, "we can give you time, but we don't have the luxury of waiting to