The Charismatic Zane with System

Chapter 4

Nighttime.

After making sure Zeeva was sound asleep on the sofa, Zane climbed out of bed and crawled toward her. Conveniently for him, she was completely drunk.

His eyes lingered on the bandage across her forehead and the bruise staining her flawless cheek.

That old bastard… If I were fully healed, I’d beat him until he couldn’t move.

He gently brushed her hair away from her face, his gaze falling on her lips—full and irresistibly tempting. His heart immediately pounded, racing faster than a speeding car.

For the first time in his entire life, he was about to kiss a woman. Not even with Lucy—she had rejected him every single time.

Please… don’t wake up.

Holding his breath, Zane closed his eyes and leaned closer.

Smack.

He slowly opened his eyes, almost afraid to look and saw that Zeeva was still asleep.

I did it! I actually kissed her! A triumphant smile curved his lips.

But suddenly, Zeeva stirred uneasily, as if sensing the kiss she had just received. Panic shot through Zane. He quickly pulled back and rushed toward the bed before she could wake up and kill him.

“Did you just kiss me… darling?”

I’m doomed.

Before Zane could retreat, he froze. She had caught him.

Zeeva grabbed his arm and yanked him into her embrace, forcing him to topple onto the couch as she straddled him.

“What… what are you doing?” Zane stammered, his voice shaking.

Zeeva gave a sweet smile. “I missed you so much, darling.” She began unbuttoning his pajama shirt.

“Stop.” Zane’s voice was panicked, yet he didn’t resist her touch. The truth was, he wanted something mor, far beyond a simple kiss.

After all, he was a man. Who wouldn’t be tempted when a stunning woman was sitting on top of him, drunk and vulnerable? On top of that, he wanted to prove to Lucy that he could have someone far more beautiful than her.

“No!” He suddenly shoved Zeeva off, bolting out the door and locking it behind him. “Damn it!” He raked his fingers through his hair in frustration, then slumped against the wall outside. “I’ve gone insane… I almost took advantage of her.”

He couldn’t allow his frustration to turn into something unforgivable.

My legs?

That’s when Zane realized—he was standing. Tentatively, he bounced on his feet—then took a few steps. He could move freely.

[Mission Completed]

[Congratulations! Reward Granted]

“I can’t believe… this system is real.”

A wicked grin spread across Zane’s face. Now… I can finally get my revenge.

***

Morning.

“How the hell are you walking?!” Zeeva’s shocked voice echoed through the apartment.

“I... I practiced all night,” Zane replied with an awkward smile. It sounded ridiculous even to him.

“Impossible! But the doctor said—”

“Doctors aren’t God,” Zane cut her off sharply, silencing her. The last thing he needed was for her to start asking questions. “I have to go.”

“Go where?”

“Away from your life, of course.”

Zeeva froze.

“Thank you… for everything.” He gave her one last sincere smile before turning away.

“Wait. Take this…”

“What is it?”

“Money.”

“I don’t need it.”

“I know you’re broke. Just take it.”

Zane pushed the brown envelope back into her hands. “Your mother needs it more than I do.”

Zeeva stood there, stunned.

“Goodbye. Take care of yourself. If you ever need help, call me. Consider it my way of saying thanks.” Zane waved briefly before walking away.

The truth was, he made that offer because he had stolen a kiss from her… and she had healed him.

[New Mission Available: Propose to an Actress]

[Reward: $100,000,000,000]

“What?!” Zane almost screamed.

“What happened?!” Zeeva rushed after him as he reached the door, alarmed by his sudden outburst.

Zane stared at the glowing numbers in disbelief.

“Are you okay?” she asked, brows knitted.

“This… this can’t be real.” He clutched his head, a wave of panic crashing over him. “There’s no way I can complete this mission.”

“What mission?” Zeeva asked, frowning.

“I have to go!” Ignoring her, Zane stormed out of the apartment, too shocked to stay any longer.

When he finally reached his dingy apartment, he exploded. “Are you trying to kill me?! Why would you give me such an impossible mission? Do you want to humiliate me?!”

[Just do it. Fail, and you lose the system—and all the rewards you’ve received—forever.]

“Tsk! But how the hell am I supposed to get Zeeva to accept my proposal?!” Zane groaned in despair.

[Figure it out yourself.]

“Damn it!”

Kissing her had already taken every ounce of courage he had. And now… marry her?

Grabbing his head, he felt like it was about to explode. “I’m screwed! What am I supposed to do now? It’s impossible to make her fall for me. I’m broke and ugly. We’re worlds apart.”

Yet the reward was too tempting to ignore. All he had to do was propose to a famous actress—and he’d become richer than any billionaire.

An idea sparked in Zane’s mind. His hands clenched into fists, determination blazing in his eyes.

I hope this work.