All Chapters of My Great Fortune System : Chapter 61
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Chapter 61: Smart Gambles
Gray sat up straighter in his chair. His eyes were tired. His back ached a little from leaning over his laptop all evening, but he finally felt like he was making progress.After hours of reading through financial articles, business reports, and stock history charts, he had narrowed his list down to four companies. Each one had its own strengths and risks. Each one, if he was right, could help him reach that hundred-thousand-dollar goal.He took a breath and clicked into the first tab.NexGene DiagnosticsThis one was a gamble but a smart one.NexGene Diagnostics was a small biotech company in the southern provinces. Their focus? Portable medical devices that could quickly detect diseases like infections or viruses. These devices were affordable, fast, and easy to use—even in small, rural towns with little access to hospitals.Gray had read an article earlier that week. NexGene had already tested their product in three remote towns, and the results were promising. So promising, in fac
Chapter 62: First Day As CEO
The next morning came faster than Gray expected.His alarm buzzed at five thirty in the morning, but he was already half-awake by the time it rang. There was a strange mixture of nerves and excitement in his chest as he sat up and stretched.Today was his first official day as CEO.He stepped into the bathroom, splashed cold water on his face, and stared at himself in the mirror. His hair was slightly messy. His eyes were a little puffy from the late-night research. But underneath that, he was ready.After a quick shower, he dressed in one of the few formal outfits he owned. A white dress shirt. Navy slacks. A black blazer. It wasn't flashy, but it was clean and looked presentable.Still, Gray made a mental note as he adjusted his sleeves."I need to buy more clothes like this." He only had three proper dress shirts in total, and two pairs of slacks. If he was going to do this job every day, his wardrobe wouldn't last the week.He was just tightening the last button of his cuff when h
Chapter 63: Mr Will
"Good morning, everyone," Gray began, his voice steady but not loud as he walked into the middle of the room. All eyes were on him. Curious gazes. Wondering looks. Questioning stares."I'm Gray Adams, and starting today, I'll be in charge of this branch."A few people exchanged glances. Some gave polite nods. Others leaned in, getting more curious."I won't take up too much of your time," he continued with a kind smile. "I know you all have a lot to do this morning before the store opens."Gray paused for a moment, letting his eyes scan the room. He met their eyes, looking at them directly. He knew that in their minds, they had a lot of questions. One of them, most probably, was what to expect from him."I'm not here to change things up overnight," Gray said. "This branch has been running long before I came along. You all know how this place works better than I do."A whisper of agreement moved through the room. He could feel some of the tension beginning to ease."With that being sai
Chapter 64: Playing Along
The rest of the morning passed by quickly with continuous greetings, handshakes, and quick introductions.By eight in the morning, the store opened its doors to the public. Customers began to shop inside. The staff went smoothly into their routines. Gray, meanwhile, was led to a small office tucked near the back of the store."This was originally intended for the branch head," Marcus explained as they approached the door. "You can use this as your working space when you're here."But when Gray stepped inside, he was met with a surprise.The office wasn't empty, especially the desk. It was cluttered with personal items. An open bag of chips. A mug with "The Best Guy" printed in red. Several pens scattered across papers. A new-looking office chair sat behind the desk, and behind that, a coat hung loosely on the back.Gray blinked."What is this?" He frowned."Ah—this," at the right time, a voice sounded behind them. It was the annoying voice he'd kept hearing since earlier.Mr. Will fol
Chapter 65: The Missing Items
By ten in the morning, Marcus had to excuse himself. He still had duties to attend to at the main office, so he couldn't stay longer. However, before he left, he assured Gray he'd start quietly planning those small meetings with the staff, and send updates by the end of the day. Just like that, Gray was left alone in the office. He didn't mind it at all. In fact, it was better this way. Fortunately, Will hadn't returned since he left earlier. Gray considered it a blessing. He didn't have the energy to deal with more fake flattery and those awkward teeth he could see whenever the guy smiled. Finally, he had the time to breathe. Time to think. The office was quiet. All he could hear now were the muffled hums of customers moving through the aisles and the occasional ding of the cash registers. It was the usual sound you'd hear in a grocery store. Gray sat alone at the desk, his eyes looking at the clutter around him. A stale bag of chips. Stacks of unfiled paperwork. Some promotional
Chapter 66: Walking on Eggshells
If there was one thing Gray despised more than anything, it was seeing people abuse their power.Gray's mood, which had been calm and composed earlier, now turned sour. It brought him back to sad memories. Memories of his life when he was still scrambling for work. Memories of when he thought about ending it all because he got fired without a reason.That situation was no different from the situation right now.Gray stood up slowly from the chair. He grabbed the folder, placed it under his arm, and stepped out of the office without uttering a single word.The fluorescent lights of the back hallway flickered slightly overhead as he walked, his shoes tapping against the tiled floor.Once he pushed through the double doors into the main store, he paused at the edge of the aisle, letting his eyes wander around. Customers moved in and out of the rows of shelves. Some compared prices. Others loaded up baskets with the day's necessities.The staff also moved around, stocking items, assisting
Chapter 67: The Mask Drops
Even if Gray was now the CEO, that didn't mean he could forget his other responsibilities. The moment the clock hit noon, he left the grocery store as he intended. He didn't bother saying goodbye to anyone except to the janitor he'd been talking to for the last fifteen minutes."I'll get going now, then, Henry.""No problem, sir. Please visit us again soon."Gray smiled kindly at the man before he quietly exited the store through the main entrance. The guard who was standing at the front entrance also waved goodbye.Outside, the sun had already climbed higher into the sky. Gray covered his forehead with his hand as he tried to remember where the car was parked. After searching for a few seconds, he finally saw it.However, what surprised him was when he realized that Daniel was standing beside the car as if waiting for him. He quickly sighed and walked over to him."Don't tell me you've been waiting here for hours." He frowned as he mentally counted how many hours he'd spent inside.D
Chapter 68: Label on The Door
While sleeping, Gray stirred awake all of a sudden. His eyes blinked open slowly, adjusting to the soft glow that filled the room. He lay there for a moment, not quite sure what day or time it was.But as he realized that, he almost jumped out of his bed. He quickly grabbed his phone and looked at the screen. His eyes shot wide open.5:03 a.m."Shoot." He sat up abruptly, his voice hoarse from sleep. "Did I just sleep through the night?"He rubbed his face, trying to recall his memories. The last thing he remembered was telling Lily to wake him up after two hours. Then he went to his room, changed clothes, and immediately lay down.He was only supposed to nap, not rest like this.A wave of guilt hit him instantly."What did Lily eat for dinner?" he muttered as he threw off the blanket and stepped into his slippers.He rushed out into the living room. The apartment was quiet now, with only the lamp in their living room on to give light. What immediately greeted him was the sight on the
Chapter 69: Will Morris
"Well. This is more than I expected." Gray blinked in disbelief."Welcome to your office, sir." Daniel smiled lightly.Gray paused at the doorway for a second, quietly taking it in.The frosted glass had a clean, professional finish. His name was etched in silver lettering that caught the light just slightly when he moved. It was surreal. Just a few months ago, he was juggling jobs just to pay rent.Now? He had a door with his name on it.Daniel stepped aside, giving him the space to enter first.Gray continued and pushed the door open.The office was sleek and modest, just the way he liked it. The walls were painted in soft gray, with one large window along the far side, letting in plenty of natural light. A thick set of blinds was tucked neatly above, ready to be pulled down if he wanted privacy.The floor was tiled. In the middle of it, there was a long wooden desk sitting near the window. It looked new and clean. There was nothing on it except for a new laptop, a desktop monitor,
Chapter 70: The Nephew
The screen loaded quickly.Gray leaned in slightly as a profile popped up.Will Morris – Store Manager, Riverside BranchTenure: 3 years and 8 monthsStatus: ActiveEmployment Type: Internal TransferPrevious Position: Assistant, Central RegionEducation: Business Management – No Degree (2 years incomplete)References on File: 1Referrer: Executive Director Leonard MorrisGray's eyes narrowed."Leonard Morris..." he murmured.He clicked into the reference section. There it was in plain text.Relationship to Referrer: NephewGray stared at the screen for a long moment, letting that sink in.So that was it.Will wasn't hired for his qualifications. He wasn't promoted because he was capable or experienced. Instead, he was picked because he had a relationship with someone on top."That explains a lot," Gray muttered, fingers slowly curling into a fist on the desk.It explained the confidence. The entitlement that Will had. The sense of ownership he had over that office space. And most of