All Chapters of My Great Fortune System : Chapter 71
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Chapter 71: First Real Work
After lunch, Gray finally leaned back in his chair and rubbed his eyes. He'd been staring at spreadsheets and his laptop all morning, and his brain was starting to feel like mashed potatoes."All right," he muttered, pushing the laptop away slightly. "It's finally break time."He stood up and walked toward the window of his tenth-floor office. The city stretched out in front of him. He looked out for a few minutes before making some coffee and sitting back down again.[System Notification: Investment Update Available]Gray perked up a little as the holographic screen appeared in front of him again.[Mission: Grow Your Wealth][Progress: $32,353.10 / $100,000][Remaining Businesses to Invest In: 0][Status: Active]Gray raised an eyebrow."They're rising already?" For a moment, he got excited over it."How much did they rise?" [$3,708.20, Host] "I see..."Gray nodded. He opened his phone and looked at the broker app.[Breakdown of Portfolio Gains] Vox Tech: +$1,860.00 NexGene Diagn
Chapter 72: The Old Man's Secret
The next day, Gray arrived at the office just past seven thirty in the morning. It was earlier than usual, but he wanted enough time to settle things before the supplier meeting later that afternoon.Once inside his office, he took a few sips of coffee and got to work. Marcus had already sent a list of documents and talking points he'd need for the meeting.He was really thankful to the man for guiding him in this.Based on what Marcus had told him earlier, he needed to prepare five documents.The first one was a Purchase Volume Report. It was to show how much the store had been ordering in the past three to six months. The idea was to prove that volume had significantly increased to justify the negotiation for lower unit prices.The second one was a Projected Sales Forecast. It was a document to show that the increase in order volume wasn't just a one-time spike, but would be consistent in the future.The third one was a Competitor Pricing Analysis. It was a document that would show
Chapter 73: Conrad Everett
The old man motioned for Gray to come closer with both hands. He was practically glowing with delight."Come, come, sit down!" he said, pulling out the chair across from him. For a moment, he didn't seem like an old guy. "Don't just stand there, Gray. You're making me feel old."Gray hesitated for a moment. He was still mildly stunned. For a second, he kept glancing between the suited man and the old man before he cautiously stepped forward until he arrived in front of them.Even as he was weirded out, he still took a seat.The old man smiled warmly at Gray."I'm so glad you came, Gray. I've been looking forward to this all week."Gray adjusted his blazer. His lips curled into a small smile."You said you wanted to thank me properly, sir. But I didn't expect this."Gray gestured vaguely at the elegant setup. With only them on the patio, he knew it was reserved just for the three of them."Ah, yes! Where are my manners?" The old man chuckled as if feeling bad for what he'd done. "This
Chapter 74: Got Fooled By The Old Man
"So you're setting me up with your granddaughter?""You can say that," Conrad grinned before nodding. "I'm just a man who believes in gratitude. And a little matchmaking."Gray stared at him."And you don't think this is a little much?""Maybe," the old man admitted. "But I'm old, Gray. I also want to watch my granddaughter be happy. Don't you pity this old man?"Gray frowned slightly, unsure of what to say. But before he could respond, something clicked in his head. The name Conrad Everett wasn't unfamiliar. And the more he thought about it, the more he began to remember something from years ago.It was a headline of a tragedy.His eyes slowly widened when it hit him.Years ago, a devastating car accident shocked the whole country. It was a high-speed collision on a rainy highway. Conrad Everett's only daughter and her husband, who were both prominent figures in the business industry, had died on the spot.It was one of those tragedies that were too sudden.Fortunately, Conrad's gran
Chapter 75: Not Bad
"Hi," she said, her voice light and polite. "I'm Selina."She pulled out the chair across from him and sat down with quiet, graceful ease.Gray blinked at the name, surprised at how soft it sounded. It suited her somehow."I'm Gray," he replied, offering a faint smile. "It's nice to meet you."Beside them, Conrad looked like he was about to burst with joy. The man was absolutely beaming. He nudged Edward with his elbow like a kid watching his favorite movie unfold in real time.Selina glanced sideways at her grandfather with a look that clearly said: "Please behave."Conrad only raised both brows in innocent defiance."So," Selina said, turning back to Gray. "You're the one who saved him."Gray rubbed the back of his neck before shrugging his shoulders."I didn't really do much. I just pulled him out of the way.""From a truck.""Well, yeah. But anyone would've done it."Selina tilted her head slightly, studying him. "Not everyone would've. Most people these days would take out their
Chapter 76: An Unexpected Good Time
Selina leaned back in her chair, her fingers lightly tracing the edge of her water glass."So, Mr. Gray. Since we're both stuck here having lunch, we might as well make the most of it, right?"Gray raised an eyebrow, amused by her reaction. He didn't even see the girl panic or look uncomfortable for once."You're awfully calm about being set up.""I've known my grandfather long enough to know he never plays fair," she said with a shrug. "I'm sure he'll stop once he gets what he wants."Gray chuckled. "That's good then.""Yes, so just wait a little longer and he won't bother you anymore.""I doubt that, but sure," Gray shook his head in disbelief.Because of what Gray said, the two of them fell into laughter.The two continued to talk for a few minutes before the waiter returned to take their orders. Selina ordered the grilled sea bass she'd recommended and Gray followed suit.As the waiter left, Selina looked at him again. However, this time her gaze was filled with more curiosity tha
Chapter 77: Prepared
Daniel glanced at him through the rearview mirror as Gray shut the car door behind him."Everything all right, sir?"Gray settled back into the seat and let out a breath. "Yeah. Just had lunch."Daniel didn't comment. He simply gave a short nod and started the car.As the engine hummed quietly beneath them, Gray leaned his head back and closed his eyes for a moment. The conversation with Selina lingered longer in his thoughts than he expected.Her voice. Her laugh. The way she carried herself. All replayed in the back of his mind.One lunch, huh?He couldn't help but let out a quiet chuckle.But it didn't last long.The moment the car made a turn and he spotted the city skyline again, his eyes snapped open.Right. This wasn't the time to be thinking about a girl.Gray sat up straighter and reached for the folder sitting beside him on the seat. He flipped through the pages. Purchase reports. Competitor pricing. Sales forecast. Everything he needed for this meeting was here.Gray tapped
Chapter 78: Send Help
"All right." John nodded slowly but with finality. "Give me twenty-four hours. I'll have my team review the documents. If the numbers hold up, I'll send a revised draft for approval.""That's fair," Gray replied. He let out a sigh and nodded."That's a better response than no. At least I got a chance." He thought as he continued to show a formal smile on his face.Aaron, who was still seated to the side, began collecting the pages John had looked through. His hands moved quickly. His eyes flicked between the pages and Gray like he wanted to ask something but knew better than to interrupt.John stretched his arms slightly and loosened the top button of his collar. The formal look in his posture was finally relaxing. The meeting had gone well and there was no time wasted.Now that their agenda was done, the atmosphere in the private room also became lighter."I'll admit," John said as he sat back down, this time with less formality, "it's not every day I walk into a meeting expecting a
Chapter 79: How Do I Do This?
The moment the plates were set down in front of them, Gray stared at the steak like it was a final boss he hadn't been trained for.The meat was thick and perfectly seared. It was resting in a pool of red wine reduction sauce, with buttery mashed potatoes on the side. His stomach gave a warning twitch."I'm going to die here. This is how I go. In a conference room over a second lunch."Still, Gray lifted his fork and knife, cutting into the meat with a calm expression. He took small bites, spacing them out, nodding along as John continued talking about supplier networks and price strategy.Thankfully, John didn't seem to notice or care that Gray was only poking at his food more than actually eating it.Halfway through the meal, Gray finally worked up the courage. Because if he didn't, he didn't know what would happen to him."By the way, I, uh, actually had lunch before this," he said casually, lifting his water glass to hide his expression. "I apologize. I didn't expect we'd be eatin
Chapter 80: What He Can Do
Marcus was quiet for a moment, not wanting to give an answer in a rush. Instead, he leaned forward slightly, resting his elbows on his knees as he looked at Gray across the short distance between them."Well," Marcus said, his voice low but certain, "the first thing is you keep gathering everything. Even the smallest anomalies. Consistency in patterns is what gets someone caught, not just one big mistake."Gray nodded slowly, listening. He was still slumped back in his chair, but his gaze had sharpened."You also document everything," Marcus continued. "Transaction times, dates, even the vendors he works with. If something smells off, we'll trace it. You build a report that HR and legal can't ignore even if it's just policy violations."Gray exhaled through his nose, processing it all."Right...""But," Marcus said, his tone shifting a little, "if you come up dry. If you can't find anything solid that's worth looking at..."Gray looked at him then. "What happens?"Marcus held his gaze