The next morning, Ethan woke up to a city that felt… different.
His phone buzzed. $2,400 added overnight.
Every dollar he had spent on Aria yesterday had doubled.
Money Return System Notification
Today's potential earnings: Unlimited (through spending on women)
Ethan smiled. A cruel, satisfying smile.
Time to turn heartbreak into powerAria arrived, umbrella in hand. Ethan greeted her with a small smile.
You ready he asked.
Aria giggled nervously. I… guess.
Over the next week, Ethan spared no expense:
Designer clothes for Aria
Jewelry
Electronics
Even small gifts for her friends
Each time he spent, the money doubled in his account.
By the end of the week, Ethan's balance read $3,245,600.
Aria couldn't help but notice.
You… you didn't have this much before, did you
He shrugged casually. I guess I just got lucky. Meanwhile, Lily scrolled through social media, sipping champagne in Daniel's penthouse.
Her jaw dropped when she saw a news article:
Mysterious Young Man Spends Millions on Charity Fashion Event
A photo showed a familiar face Ethan, smiling confidently beside Aria, holding shopping bags for dozens of women.
Lily's fingers trembled.
How… how did he get so much money
Daniel noticed her panic. Who's that
Someone… someone I left behind, she whispered.
Her heart twisted with regret.Daniel Cross was not used to losing or being ignored.
He tracked down Ethan's transactions, only to find… nothing on paper.
Who is this guy Daniel muttered, glaring at his tablet.
He called his network. Find everything about Ethan Vale. Bank accounts, credit history, assets. Everything.
The man who once seemed powerless was now untouchable.Back at the mall, Aria tried on a new dress.
Ethan handed her a matching scarf. That looks perfect on you.
Her cheeks warmed. Ethan… why are you… doing all this for me
He looked at her, his smile soft now. Because I like seeing you happy.
Aria's heart skipped. She had spent her life quietly admiring people from afar, but this… this was different.
Favorability Notice: Aria Quinn to 50
She realized she was… falling for him.That night, Ethan stood on his balcony, overlooking the city.
Lily would never expect him to rise this high.
Daniel would never guess the truth behind his sudden fortune.
And Aria… Aria was genuinely starting to care for him.
The system pulsed in his mind:
Spend to Earn ×2 to Gain Influence to Grow Favorability
Ethan smirked.
Heartbreak… thanks for the motivation.
He was no longer just a man who got dumped.
He was a man who was about to turn the world upside down.