System Within: Million Dollars From Today

CHAPTER 06

Zack Newman.

That was the name of Kiera’s fiance. According to what most of the public knew, he owned a digital marketing agency, and his estimated net worth was over 99 million dollars.

As if that wasn’t enough to demoralize Gabe, he came to know that Zack was only 32 years old. How did Kiera whose family owned a grocery store was able to make such a rich, young man fall for her? Gabe had no idea.

“He’s not much older than me, but he’s got ninety-nine freaking million dollars in the bank,” Gabe cursed himself. “I totally understand why Kiera wants to share her life with him.”

[Stop sulking. I told you I will get you rich, so rich that Zack Newman will lick your boots for your attention. But right now, let’s go hunt some alphas. For starters, is there any popular bar in this neighborhood?]

“Yeah, there is one that is not far from my house, but why do you want me to go there?”

[Because we have some work to do. I’ll make you a much more distinguished person than Zack.]

“Are you going to make me a bartender or what?” 

[If you go there, you will know.]

“Alright.”

After arranging the water bottle and snacks for his aunt, he kissed her goodbye and then set out on his little mission.

“I was actually thinking of participating in the marathon that’s going to be held in a couple of days. There’s 250,000 dollars of prize money for the 1st prize.”

[If you can keep doing what I ask of you until the marathon day, you’ll definitely win it.]

Gabe was quite surprised. “Really?” He was born with a weak physique, but he still participated in running races whenever possible, though he always ranked near the bottom. “Will I really be able to do it now?”

[You’ll be physically capable of doing it. But mentally, it will depend on you. Then again, if you give me the control, you don’t need to worry about anything.]

“I want to win the race with my own mental fortitude,” Gabe said. “So, how are we going to level up? By beating another alpha?”

[Yes, you don’t need to defeat them all physically. Defeating them in any area, especially ones they’re good at will also give you a boost, after all.]

“Then…” Gabe hesitantly said. “How can I defeat Zack ‘in any area?’ That guy is taller than me, richer than me, and of course, more handsome than me. His eyes are also just fine. He’s better than me in every freaking area.”

[Are you sure? I think both of your farts will smell just as bad.]

Gabe went silent for a second. “I eat eggs often, so I think mine will smell more bad.”

Systa went silent this time.

“Tell me… How can I defeat him?” Gabe ardently asked.

[Generally, a human would need to observe fellow capable humans and mimic certain aspects and improve themselves over time, but with me around, you don’t need to go through all that. You’re only a Novice Alpha now, but Zack is a Master Alpha, so you will stand no chance against him, be it physically or mentally, but fret not, we’ll surpass him one day.]

“M-Master Alpha?” Gabe’s heart skipped a beat. “That sounds so powerful. I had no idea he was such an experienced alpha!”

“Levels aren’t purely determined by one’s physical strength. My alpha-meter takes everything into consideration when ascertaining one’s level.]

“What about Kiera? Is she an alpha?”

[No. Only males can be an alpha. Females can be either luna, beta, or lower ranked candidates. As for Kiera, she’s a Luna candidate at Expert level.]

“Whoa, what about Mia?” Gabe couldn’t help but ask.

[She’s also a Luna candidate, but she’s leveled at Apprentice.]

“What?” Gabe was shocked. “Kiera is more powerful than Mia?” he couldn’t believe it.

[Yes. She’s more confident and controlling compared to Mia who’s more of a caring type.]

“I-I don’t believe it.”

[Whether you believe it or not, that’s the truth. Mia and Kiera are not the same. Mia makes for a much more caring mother, whereas Kiera will be much better in bed. Wait, you were her fiance, weren’t you? Didn’t you sleep with her?]

Gabe’s face turned into that of a chimpanzee’s. “I had no experience with sex. So, I was afraid she might leave me if she didn’t like me in bed, so I kept postponing it. Now, I’m still a virgin.”

[Geez… you are a beta among betas, but that’s also exactly why I chose you!]

Gabe touched his face in embarrassment and shame. Even if he had tried to sleep with Kiera, he doubted that she might not have complied and would have probably given all kinds of excuses, given her intention had always been to win the bet.

[Where’s the thanks?]

“I’ll thank you after you make me win the marathon!” Gabe hurriedly said and looked at the neighbor’s large house. “I won’t be able to buy this big house even with that prize money, but I want to be able to buy this type of a house one day.”

Just then, a heavy-duty vehicle stopped in front of the duplex house with a wide porch and a wonderful lawn and backyard. A benz GL class SUV stopped by, and many new faces got out of the car and began looking at the duplex house.

“Excuse me,” Gabe hesitantly asked the woman wearing sparkling clothes and was studded in jewelry. “Are you buying this house?” She was taller and much fatter than him. She was also quite pale.

She looked at Gabe from top to bottom and snorted but said nothing.

Gabe was annoyed by her unfriendly attitude.

However, the man beside him, her husband, who was a dark-skinned man, replied, “We already bought it. We’re moving in today.”

“Oh, that’s great,” Gabe said and forced out a smile. He didn’t feel like staying there anymore, so he was walking away, but then a familiar face got out of the Benz car, and his heart started skipping all of a sudden, for it was Mia Reyes.