Siren's Den, Manhattan, 3:15 AM
Jake Russo was riding a fucking high. The Siren's Den thrummed around him, bass pounding like a jackhammer in his chest, lights strobing like a porn set on overdrive, bodies grinding so close you could taste the sweat. He sprawled on a velvet couch in the VIP section, a $150 bottle of vodka in one hand, Cassie's curves pressed against him like she was trying to melt into his lap. The redhead's black dress had ridden up, her thighs rubbing his jeans, her fingers dancing near his zipper. That Stud Aura was working some serious magic, making him feel like he could fuck the whole club and still have gas for a second round.
Cassie's lips brushed his ear, hot and teasing. "You're not like these Wall Street wankers, Jake," she purred, nails scraping his chest. "You've got… something raw."
"Yeah, love, it's called a fat wallet and bigger balls," Jake shot back, pouring her a shot. His phone buzzed, bank balance: $1,972.89 after the vodka buy and $1,500 cashback from the 10X Money Rebate System. The system was a goddamn cheat code, turning every dollar into a cash tsunami. And the tasks? Like a slot machine spitting out gold every time he played.
[DING!]
[Task Update: Spend $1,000 on luxury services tonight. Reward: $10,000 cashback + VIP Access Pass (Green). Time remaining: 53 minutes.]
Jake's grin was pure filth. The VIP section was already a flex, $1,000 entry, private dancers, champagne flowing like a frat party. But he needed to drop another grand to hit the task, and his balance was shy of $2,000. No way he was blowing five grand on the Diamond Suite yet, not till the system juiced him up. He glanced at Cassie, her tits practically begging for a motorboat. "You know any spots in here where the real party's at?"
Her eyes sparkled, naughty as fuck. "The Sapphire Lounge, upstairs. Private booths, exclusive drinks. Costs a grand just to get in, but it's… intimate."
Jake's cock twitched. Intimate sounded like his kind of night. "Let's fucking do it."
They weaved through the crowd, her hand gripping his, her arse swaying like it was begging for a spank. At the Sapphire Lounge's entrance, a sleek black door with a bouncer who looked like he bench-pressed cars, Jake flashed his wallet. "How much?"
"Thousand bucks," the bouncer grunted, eyeing Jake's hoodie like he was a bum who'd wandered in.
Jake's balance was $1,972.89. enough, but tight. He swiped his card, heart pounding. $1,000 gone.
[DING!]
[Spent $1,000. Cashback: $10,000 deposited. VIP Access Pass (Green) unlocked.]
Phone +$10,000. Bank Balance: $10,972.89.
Jake nearly laughed out loud. Ten grand, just like that? He could buy a used car, pay his rent for a year, or fuck it, blow it all on more of this. The system wasn't done, though.
[Task Complete: $10,000 cashback added. New Task: Spend $5,000 on a single purchase within 24 hours. Reward: $50,000 cashback + Elite Charm Aura (Green).]
Balance: $20,972.89.
The bouncer opened the door, and Jake stepped into a wet dream. The Sapphire Lounge was pure sin, dim lights, red leather booths, a bar stocked with bottles that cost more than his old bike. A brunette Dancer, piercing tounge, tattoo curling down her thigh like a snakesauntered over, hips swaying like she was born to fuck. "You the new big shot?" she asked, voice like a dirty promise.
"Jake," he said, the Swagger Boost making him sound like a goddamn pimp. "You?"
"Roxy," she replied, leaning close enough for him to smell her perfume, vanilla and trouble. Cassie didn't flinch, just smirked, like she was ready to share the fun.
[DING!]
[Stud Aura active. Affinity with Roxy increased. Spend $500 on her to unlock special interaction.]
Jake's mind raced. Special interaction? The system was practically begging him to get laid. He waved the bartender over, a slick fucker with a man-bun and a smirk. "Get these ladies whatever they want. My tab."
Roxy ordered a $300 bottle of champagne; Cassie went for a $250 cocktail. Jake paid $550 total.
[DING!]
[Spent $550. Cashback: $5,500. Special interaction with Roxy unlocked.]
Balance: $25,922.89.
Roxy's hand slid onto his thigh, her piercing glinting as she licked her lips. "You're fun, Jake. Want a private dance in the back?"
Before he could answer, a voice cut through like a knife. "Well, fuck me, it's the condom kid."
Jake's head snapped up. Chad B., the silk-robe-wearing prick who'd been banging Mia in that hotel room, stood there, whiskey in hand, smirking like he owned the place. His suit screamed money, but his eyes screamed asshole.
Jake's blood boiled, the betrayal from earlier hitting like a brick to the nuts. "Fuck off, Chad. I'm busy."
Cassie and Roxy exchanged looks, sensing the heat. Chad laughed, stepping closer. "Busy playing sugar daddy with my girl's friends? Mia said you were a broke loser, but damn, you're trying hard."
Jake stood, fists clenched. "Mention Mia again, and I'll ram that glass down your throat."
Chad's smirk didn't budge. "Big talk for a delivery boy. This is my club, kid. You're out of your depth."
[DING!]
[New Task: Humiliate a rival in public. Reward: $5,000 cashback + Intimidation Aura (Blue).]
Jake's eyes narrowed. Oh, this was fucking personal. He turned to the bartender. "How much to clear this lounge for an hour? Just me and my girls?"
The bartender raised an eyebrow. "Five grand, exclusive."
Jake's balance was $25,922.89, plenty to play with now. He swiped his card, no hesitation. $5,000 gone.
[DING!]
[Spent $5,000. Cashback: $50,000. Task Complete: $5,000 cashback added. Elite Charm Aura (Green) unlocked.]
Balance: $75,922.89.
The bartender nodded, signaling security. Two massive guards grabbed Chad, dragging him toward the door. "What the fuck?" Chad shouted, whiskey splashing his suit. "I'm Chad fucking Belmont! You can't do this!"
Jake stepped close, voice low and vicious. "You fucked my girl, Chad. Now I'm fucking your night. Get used to it."
The crowd parted, watching Chad get tossed out like a used condom. Cassie clapped, laughing her ass off. "Holy shit, Jake, you're savage."
Roxy slid onto his lap, her hands roaming. "I like a man who owns the room."
[DING!]
[Intimidation Aura active. Rivals in your presence lose 10% confidence. New Task: Spend $20,000 on a luxury item within 48 hours. Reward: $200,000 cashback + Status Symbol (Green).]
Jake grinned, one arm around Cassie, the other pulling Roxy closer. "Ladies, let's take this to a booth. Shit's about to get wild."
Roxy's tongue flicked her piercing, her voice a dirty whisper. "Private booth, big boy? Just us three?"
Cassie's hand slid down his chest, grazing his belt. "I'm down if you're up."
Jake's pulse pounded, the system's cash and the girls' heat making his head spin. Mia was a distant memory, Chad was trash, and this night was his. He was gonna fuck this city up, one dollar at a time.