Ethan Cole had been on a streak lately. Sophia Lin by his side, the system working in perfect sync, and Victor Kane's humiliation still fresh in the city's gossip circles.
Today, he found himself at Titan Motors, the biggest luxury car dealership in the city.
Rain slicked streets reflected neon lights as he entered. The scent of new leather and polished metal filled the air.
[DING!]
Pretty Woman Nearby
Name: Mia Chen
Status: Dealership Sales Assistant
Favorite Ability Toward Host: 0
Suggested Action: Invest / Gift
Ethan raised an eyebrow. Mia Chen was standing near a row of sports cars, adjusting the display tags, her uniform crisp and neat.
She looked ordinary at first glance but the system saw what he couldn't miss: her quiet elegance, her soft smile, the way her eyes lingered on the cars like she was dreaming.
Ethan smirked Looks like someone likes cars.
Mia blinked, slightly startled Oh! Uh yes, I .. I work here, so I kind of know them all.
He gestured toward the showroom. Want to pick one
She froze Pick one But… I can't
[DING!]
Host Action Recommended: Purchase Vehicle
Effect: 2x Cashback
Ethan waved a hand Don't worry about it.
They stopped in front of a sleek silver convertible.
Wow… Mia whispered. It's beautiful… but I could never
Let's see if it fits youEthan handed her the keys.
She hesitated, then slipped into the driver's seat. The engine purred under her touch.
[DING!]
Amount Spent: $120,000
Cashback Returned: $240,000
Net Profit: +$120,000
Current Balance: $352,400
Mia's eyes went wide. I… I don't even know what to say.
Ethan chuckled Say yes to the next one.
Next, they walked to a midnight blue luxury SUV.
This one… this one I like Mia said softly.
Done. Ethan handed over the paperwork.
[DING!]
Amount Spent: $90,000
Cashback Returned: $180,000
Net Profit: +$90,000
Current Balance: $442,400
Mia laughed nervously. You… you're serious
Completely. Ethan grinned. Go on, take it for a spin.
Her smile grew. You really are something else, Ethan Cole.
Favorability Increased: +20
Current Favorability: +70
After the paperwork, Mia turned toward him, hesitant but bold.
Ethan… can I… can I get your phone number
Ethan smirked, handing his phone to her. Sure. Enter it.
She did, her fingers brushing against his slightly. Her cheeks pinkened.
Thank you… for everything today. I… I've never experienced anything like this.
Ethan tapped his phone to save her number. Anytime. Let's just say… you're my first pretty woman at a dealership.
Mia laughed softly, a sound that made Ethan's chest tighten.
[DING!]
Favorability Spike Detected
Mia Chen: +50 Favorability
System Note: Host now has Bonus Multiplier Active: Triple Return + Favorability Bonuses
Ethan looked around the showroom, the smell of new cars, the buzz of expensive engines…
But all he cared about was the girl beside him, smiling shyly, holding the keys to her brandnew cars.
And for once, the system wasn't about money.
It was about making someone happy.