2026-03-27 14:01:48Jack sat at the tempered glass table with his younger sister Margaret. The table was filled with several dishes, and waiters were coming in with more bowls.
The girl's eyes drifted from one dish to another, pupils trembling. She looked up at Jack who appeared calm and confident, then back at the dishes. How did he get the money? She asked herself. He was bankrupt just a few hours ago… The waiters offered to help them full service, but Jack waved his right hand, “There'll be no need for that. Tell your manager we need some alone time.” “Y-yes sir!” They replied with trembling voices, as if rehearsed. Their eyes remained fixated on the ground till they exited through the elevator. Margaret observed everything, her mouth agape. She glanced at Brandon who was standing silently, hoping for some explanation. But the man remained still and silent. The other woman, Jane, had gone off to do some business deals which Jack had requested. So, she was nowhere to be found. “Is something wrong, Little Sis?” Jack asked, offering her a warm smile. “You seem… absentminded.” He cut a lobster tail with a knife gracefully, eyes fixated on Margaret. He then stuffed it into his mouth like a greedy child, chewing slowly. “Jack…” she began, her voice trembling. “I don't understand what is happening…” He stopped eating and stared at the Premium dishes in front of him. There were so many that he forgot what the waiters had called them. Before Jack could answer, she continued, “You were shot and proclaimed dead, but here you are… And then you can afford a place like this…” “Easy, Little Sis,” he chuckled. “Are you not happy to see me?” “Of course, I am!” She agreed readily. “But I'm worried… terrified even. One moment you're selling off everything, the next moment a five-star hotel is giving you VIP treatment. It makes no sense!” “Heh,” Jack rolled his eyes. “You'd have to blame the CEO and manager… They threw themselves at me—” “That doesn't answer the question, Jack,” Margaret frowned. “Are you in an illegal business? Are you by chance in a cult? Because these are the two explanations for your sudden revival from death and bankruptcy.” “No, no,” he immediately shook his head. “You're thinking too much, Little Sister. I'm not into any illegal business, nor am I in a cult.” Perhaps he should tell her, he thought, taking a deep breath. The Trillionaire System wouldn't blame him, right? [The Host must not reveal the Trillionaire System’s existence to anyone!] Huh? His eyes lit up after hearing the Trillionaire System's voice. So there is a rule not to tell anyone. Since there's no penalty— [If this rule is broken, the Host will face a backlash of instant misfortune, bankruptcy, and then death] His pupils dilated, breath hitching. He almost choked on the piece of BBQ ribs he was chewing. Was the Trillionaire System messing with him?! How could he not reveal its existence to his own sister?! “Well?” Margaret's voice jolted him from his thoughts. She raised an eyebrow, demanding an answer to her question. “Huh?” He feigned ignorance, coughing heavily. “What were you talking about?” “I'm asking you how you acquired your wealth!” Margaret said, frowning even more. Her brother was definitely hiding something from her. There was no way he could get that wealthy in one day! He was obviously into the occult! Jack's cellphone lying on the table buzzed several times. It was a Vertu Privé which costs around $50,000, one of the most expensive phones in the world. He would have bought the Falcon Supernova iPhone 6 Pink Diamond which costs about $48.5 million, but that was ridiculous. He glanced at his lit screen, a cold smile creeping across his face. He could see the notifications popping up on his screens… Assets being purchased and transferred into his name. It has been done, he thought. Jane has already helped me purchase all of Winston's assets… “Jack?” Margaret called, jolting him out of his thoughts again. “Sorry?” He raised an eyebrow. “You're definitely keeping secrets from me,” she said. He let out a deep sigh, saying, “It's… complicated, Little Sis. But you have to trust me… okay?” Margaret stared at him for a long time, her eyes narrowed. But her brother seemed very sincere, so she believed him. There was no need for him to lie to her. “I just hope you're not dabbling in the occult,” she sighed and grabbed a roast chicken with truffle jus. Her hunger didn't permit etiquette. Jack just smiled and observed his sister eating. She had really gone through a lot and deserved all the care and attention in the world. He continued eating, his eyes glued to his phone's screen. When it was five o'clock, he stood up, saying, “Excuse me, there's a call I need to make.” Margaret watched him walk to the elevator, a long sigh escaping her lips. Something was definitely up with Jack, but since she trusted him, she had to let it slide. A few minutes later, the elevator dinged, and Jane walked out of it. She glanced around before asking, “Where is the Boss?” “He went off to make a call,” Brandon replied. “Oh,” she raised an eyebrow and then nodded. “Okay.” It didn't take long for Jack to return to the lounge, stepping out of the elevator with confident and moderate strides. He had changed a lot, but only Margaret knew that too well. “I have some good news for you, Margaret!” Jack said happily. His mind steered back to the Trillionaire System's warning, a frown appearing on his face. But he soon wiped it off because the Trillionaire System said nothing about sharing good news. “What good news?” She asked, eyes narrowed. “Was that why you left the table?” “Yeah,” Jack replied. “The good news is, I just purchased our home!” “You mean, you bought back our house?” Margaret asked, a smile playing out on her face. “I'm very happy, Jack.” She didn't know when she ran off to hug him, wrapping her arms around him. “Thank you, thank you…” “Eh… I didn't buy back our house,” Jack replied nervously. “What are you talking about?” She pulled away, her eyes peering into his. “I bought a new mansion,” he said, words heavy and terse. The news now sounded more than good.
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Chapter Seventeen: A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
Two hours earlier…The matte black Bentley Continental GT Mulliner slid into the parking lot, its engine revving softly. As it approached, the crystal-cut LED headlights splintered the shimmering light like fractured diamonds. It slowly came to a halt, sitting under the club’s neon awning like a chasm in the night. Its velvet-textured paint swallowed the city's glare, until the car looked less like a vehicle and more like a solid iron beast.The valet hesitated, afraid to touch the car's handle. His eyes were fixated on the ‘Double Diamond's grille, a silver-on-black matrix of interlocking chainmail… it gave the car a heavy, armoured stare that bore into his heart.Eventually, he pulled over and saw her sitting at the driver's side. Again, his eyes drifted to the car… not by choice. He could see the 22-inch wheels gleaming with self-leveling center badges that kept the Bentley ‘B’ perfectly upright, a silent promise of stability in the coming chaos.“It feels good to be here again,” J
Chapter Sixteen: A Precarious Situation
Jack's gaze lingered on his cellphone for minutes, eyes narrowed in surprise. Someone with an unknown ID had just called him, and he had absolutely no idea who it was. How did the person even get his number?When he was broke, several people in his life scorned him. Most of them were his manager, coworkers, and people whom he'd helped. None of them had the motive to call him this night, telling him about some stupid game.“System, do you know this person's identity?” He asked, wondering if the System could identify the unknown caller.[The Trillionaire System is omniscient]Jack's eyes widened in surprise. I mean, he already knew the System was very powerful. But, he didn't know it was omniscient as well! At that moment, he realized he'd not yet grasped the full scope of the System's power. Perhaps, he'd not be able to do so till he died.“That's good,” he replied, a cold smile spreading across his lips. “Why didn't you tell me this before?”[The Host is expected to ask questions]He
Chapter Fifteen: An Enhancement-type Reward
The cold wind felt soothing to Jack's skin, as he awaited the System's response. What could the rewards be? And how would they benefit him in the long run?As a former financial consultant, he'd always believed in long-term strategies. As a result, he disliked mingling with short-sighted people—ones who never saw the bigger picture. And that included his boss, whom he had no choice but to work with…[The Trillionaire System is glad the Host has finally stopped roleplaying a dominant master with a powerful aura.]“You really didn't have to say that,” Jack said, his eyes drifting around to see if someone was watching.Just as he'd realized, he could communicate with the system mentally. But, he didn't want to do that. He wanted to learn how to communicate with others perfectly, maintaining a calm tone. And who could help him achieve this, if not for the System with a vile personality?[I'll have to warn you now. The Trillionaire System does not have a personality, much less a vile one.
Chapter Fourteen: Rewards in Suspense
The System's words hung in Jack's heart like a million-dollar portrait. It was heavy, yet extremely valuable at the same time… He almost couldn't contain his excitement.‘Two rewards?!’ He was almost screaming out loud. ‘And I have to choose one?’[That's correct, Host]Huh? He scrunched his voice, ignoring the servants briefly. Could the system read his thoughts? How was that possible?[That's correct, Host. Don't you think you're underestimating the Trillionaire System at this point? I mean, resurrection and mind-reading?]‘And it has a personality too…’ Jack noticed. The sarcasm within the system’s words lingered in his heart, like the smell of garlic.[Of course! I'm not like one of those systems with personalities of ChatGPT and Gemini]‘Alright, that's it,’ he said inwardly, almost frowning. ‘We’ll have to talk later…’[There's been an update to the rewards. Now there's a duration before it expires]Jack's facial muscles twitched. He didn't even need to ask, when the System answ
Chapter Thirteen: A Chivalrous Speech
An hour later, Jack sat on a couch in the living room, his eyes transfixed on the servants standing in front of him. Jane had already dealt with everything for him, making sure the press and the police left the premises. She was still running about, putting things in place, so she wasn't around. Margaret sat beside him, her eyes fixated on her brother. Her meek and powerless brother had become violent and powerful, all of a sudden. It was a change she couldn't quite place her head around… a drastic leap in his behavior. “Is this… all?” Jack soon spoke, twirling his index finger in the air. “Yes… Sir,” one of the servants replied, his voice trembling. He was a bearded man in his thirties, eyes filled with a youthful twinkle. He seemed like the type who had seen many things—the type who kept secrets. “Well, the number seems too small for someone who loved galavanting,” he said, his eyes drifting to the man. The man gulped, his eyes fixated on the floor. “We were thirty employees in
Chapter Twelve: The Power Move
Her microphone captured it all as she tried vainly to contain her excitement. Martha had been a reporter for years, but had never seen anything as interesting as this. It was a drastic power shift, one that would linger in the hearts of the public for a long time to come.“This… this is the moment that will define him!” She said, her eyes fixated on the camera.Noticing the cue, the videographer turned the camera in Jack's direction. His firm palms worked the stand swiftly and delicately, as if his life depended on it. He believed this footage would be a turning point in his career.The wealthy and tall man, Jack, was the center of everything… The one around whom the story revolved. It was a mystery how someone like him could take down the loan shark. Winston was one of the most powerful men in the city, everyone knew that.“That's good,” Jack cast a glance at the camera, his expression very serious. “There's a reason I asked for this to be covered…”He let go of Winston, allowing the
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