Nyx picked Levi up off the floor and helped him to the sofa. His stomach was still throbbing from her kick, but he managed to sit down without falling. Nyx came and sat between his legs, settling in close to him.
"Hey… what's this now?"
She smiled at the familiarity of it. "What? We used to do this in our childhood."
That's not the problem here. Levi thought desperately. You're sitting in a very problematic position. These sisters. System, give me a task quickly.
[SYSTEM - NEW TASK AVAILABLE] [Task: Drive a taxi for 7 days] [Schedule: Any time is possible, even 1 hour a day] [Reward: 1% shares in Orange Company, 300,000Z]
Really? 1% shares in one of the top home appliances brands? Levi thought, his mind immediately seeing the value. I'll be set for life with that alone.
At least now he had a cover story for where his money was coming from. Nyx was curious about his wealth, and this task would be the perfect explanation.
His arms curled around her naturally, the habit kicking in.
"So… what now?"
Nyx shifted slightly against him, her voice softer now. "Nothing. Sorry."
"Well… my body was at fault too."
She turned to look at him, her expression serious. "Do you hate me?"
Levi shook his head. "No, why?"
"Then why do you act cold outside?"
He leaned near her ear from behind, his voice low and questioning. "Isn't it the other way around? Remember how you acted yesterday?"
She hesitated, her answer coming slowly. "That… that was because I saw you after a month."
Levi leaned closer, his breath near her neck. "So why do you ignore me most of the time?"
Nyx got up from the sofa without answering and walked to the TV, turning it on without hesitation. "Let's watch a web series."
He settled back into the cushions, sighing slightly. "Well, I'm free today anyway."
Half an hour later, the TV was playing something explicit. The moaning of a woman filled the room, mixed with dialogue about a teacher and student scenario.
"Ahh, I missed you a lot, teacher… aghnn… ahn."
Levi stared at the screen in complete disbelief. "A bondage with a teacher and student twist. The creators sure don't have any good plot, but they put in full-fledged sex."
Nyx was watching him carefully now, her eyes gleaming with curiosity. "Now that I think about it, isn't this like our adult date?"
He turned to her with clear disappointment etched on his face. "You're talking like an eighth grader."
So this was her goal. To make me watch an adult film and ask questions like some curious child. Is this the reality of a harem protagonist? Getting seduced even when you don't want to?
Nyx leaned forward, "If not for me, who else would watch with you? You should thank me more."
"Yeah, right."
After another hour, Levi finally managed to escape the house. He stretched his arms on the street outside, relief flooding through him.
"Finally. But Ms. Jessica never came. Are the shooting schedules busy?"
A sudden realization stopped him in his tracks. "Hey, system. I did accept the task, but I don't even have a car. And it's not like I can ask them to give me theirs."
[SYSTEM - ASSETS GIFTED] [BMW 520D - ASSIGNED TO HOST] [30% OWNERSHIP OF ATMOS HOTEL - UNLOCKED]
This is crazy. If it's like this, I'd prefer to live as a taxi driver for life.
[SYSTEM - NOTE: TASK TIMING IS SET] [Once the 7-day period begins, you must complete it]
He frowned slightly at the condition. "Then the car?"
[SYSTEM - VEHICLE IS YOURS NOW] [Location: Block D, Column 317]
Relief washed over him at the confirmation. After 15 minutes of walking, he reached the parking area where the wealthy kept their cars.
"This area is where the bigwigs park."
A woman's voice called out from somewhere nearby, tinged with frustration. "Strange, why is it not working?"
The voice felt familiar to him. He walked ahead toward the sound and found a branded car with its bumper open. A woman was bent over, trying to figure out what was wrong with it.
He recognized her immediately and his heart skipped slightly. "Miss Sera?"
Sera looked back and straightened up, relief washing over her face instantly. "Thank god you're here. See, my car's not working."
Levi walked closer to the vehicle, his surprise evident. "This… is your car?"
She looked at him as if it was obvious that a single woman would have one of the latest Range Rovers. "I can give you a ride."
She scoffed at the suggestion, shaking her head. "Haha, nice joke. But I really am getting late for my meeting in the next city."
A man appeared from nearby, his tone overly helpful and fake. "Miss, shall I hitch you a ride?"
Levi stepped forward immediately, his voice turning firm and commanding. "Get lost, man. Can't you see I'm giving her a lift? She doesn't even know you."
The man seemed persistent, so Levi pulled out the rich guy move. He started his car through the keys, the engine coming to life smoothly. "See that? That's mine."
The man stared at the sleek BMW in shock, his confident expression crumbling. He sighed and walked away without another word, completely deflated.
"Let's go, Miss Sera."
She got into the car, her eyes studying him carefully as she tried to figure out how he'd gotten this vehicle. "You. How many secrets have you been hiding? Where did you get this?"
Now what? Levi thought frantically, his mind racing. I can't say that I started working as a taxi driver and this is the company's car. Who would believe that?
After racking his brain for an answer, he spoke carefully, his tone steady. "My dad had kept this for me just in case we lost money. He did ask me to sell it, but I'm using it as a part-time gig."
They reached the next city in under an hour. Sera got out of the car and looked down at the mirror, preparing to leave. "How much should I pay?"
Levi shook his head firmly. "Stop joking, ma'am. You're like a friend too."
She laughed at his response, her voice warm. "Find someone of your age. I've gone old."
He grinned slightly at her. "You don't know the new male fetishes then."
Sera looked at him weirdly, completely unaware of what fetish he was referring to. She got out and headed toward her meeting without pressing the topic further.
After returning to his car, a notification appeared on his mental screen.
[SYSTEM - ORDER 1 COMPLETED] [REWARD: 2,000Z]
Well, it's good I'm getting something.
After completing another 6 orders throughout the day, Levi decided to head to the Atmos Hotel. He wanted to see this place that was now partially his.
After entering the lobby, he realized something important and grimaced. "I forgot to wear something good. Who knew I'd be getting 30% of a 5-star hotel?"
The hotel was massive, with marble floors and crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. Everything screamed luxury and wealth in every direction.
He looked around and something made him smirk instantly. Ayuri was there with a man—not the old guy from before, but someone different. She was trying to snuggle up on him, her hand on his arm desperately.
Bitches just… are bitches, right? Levi thought coldly. I can't curse them too much.
The new guy noticed Levi staring and pointed him out with a sneer. "Hey, isn't he looking here?"
Ayuri saw him and her face twisted with anger instantly. "You, did you follow me again?"
Her voice was shrill and accusatory, making nearby guests turn to look.
Just a day before, after seeing me spend money, she was ready to come back to me. Levi thought coldly. God knows what goes in her head. Rich man after rich man.
He sighed and spoke calmly, his tone completely unbothered. "Don't kid yourself. Do you think I have nothing more to do than run after you day in and day out? I just came here to check whether my 30% ownership was legit or not."
The man laughed loudly at his words, his confidence still high. "Ownership? Haha, are you joking? This is one of the biggest 5-star hotels in this city, even in the state."
Levi looked around the lobby, his expression calm. He'd already talked to a staff member earlier who asked him to come meet with the management. "This is still just an average hotel anyway."
Ayuri's face went red with frustration and jealousy. "If this was average, why did you never take me to something like this?"
Levi smiled coldly at her, his gaze piercing. "Look at what you're doing and then think. Do you even deserve to be treated that way?"
Three men in coats suddenly came running toward him with urgency. The middle one looked like someone with actual authority and presence. The man with Ayuri smirked, thinking they were here to kick Levi out. "Maybe they're here after seeing how poor you look."
The middle man stopped in front of Levi and bent forward respectfully, his demeanor completely deferential. "Sir, you're here."
Levi was surprised, pointing at himself uncertainly. "Are you referring to me?"
The manager nodded with a professional smile. "Aren't you the one who bought the 30% assets and shares?"
Levi nodded in confirmation, and the man's demeanor became even more respectful and welcoming. "Let's go to the meeting room, sir."
Levi stood up and followed him toward the elevators. "Well, to tell you the truth, I don't want to do any work here."
James smiled warmly at the statement, completely unbothered by the request. "Oh yes, yes. We can work with that, sir."
They left toward the meeting room, discussing matters as they walked. Ayuri stared after them, watching Levi disappear with the hotel manager, her expression changing from anger to desperation. "Am I missing out on a rich man again?"
The guy she was with held her hand, trying to get her attention back. But she pushed him away without hesitation, her eyes still fixed on where Levi had gone. "I've set my goal. You get lost."