Everything Jonathan offered to him hovered in the air like a bright glittering star waiting to be captured by his answer.
Money… it was the quickest way to get rich.
Land… finally, he'd have something under his name. A security that could never be repossessed.
A ready-made business… It was a shortcut most people could only dream of.
Gray exhaled through his nose, his eyes dropping to the polished desk. It would be so easy to grab the first option and run, he thought. But easy had never been his path, and shortcuts usually came with strings he couldn't afford.
Gray knew that one day, he'd be able to achieve those three with the help of his system.
So, what he wanted now was something that the System might not be able to give to him.
Gray slowly lifted his gaze, meeting Jonathan's expectant look.
"Sir, that's… generous," he began slowly though a small smile was already playing on his lips. A genuine and kind smile. "But could I ask for something different?"
