The Most Powerful Wealth System

"So, when Ella said you had that matter to take care of, did she that you mean moving Ella's belongings to the Kaivan family's villa?" Riki asked Marsha, Ellaine's new manager.

Marsha was actually a former employee of Riki's, and she was very competent. The beautiful woman had volunteered to become Ellaine's manager because she was a fan of Ellaine.

After seeing just how trustworthy Marsha was, Riki allowed her to resign and become Ella's manager.

Just as Riki had expected, she was highly competent as Ella's manager as well. She also loved Ella dearly, as if she were her own little sister.

Marsha was actually a year older than Riki, but she and Riki were like close friends. Marsha even often helped Kaivan test his latest games. Since Marsha is a former esports champion, she's truly multitalented.

Truly multitalented—Riki had even thought it might be better for Marsha to become an idol like Vicky, Selene, and Keira. But Marsha preferred to be Ella's manager.

Well, Marsha's salary as Ella's manager is quite substantial, so being a manager isn't a bad job. Marsha seems very comfortable with her current job.

"That's right, Riki. Ella knew you were on vacation with Kaivan and Zeno, and then—I don't know how she found out—she said you were on your way to this villa. So Ella contacted Kaivan's dad and asked for permission to stay. I didn't expect you guys to run into each other at that waterfall… and thank you for saving Ella."

"No problem—she's pretty important to me… I don't know, I just thought about saving her right away; I didn't think about why," Riki muttered, then took a sip of his butterscotch coffee, which he'd made himself that night.

Marsha was drinking the same coffee, as were Zeno, Kaivan, and Ella, who were playing a game in the living room. They'd always ask for some whenever Riki was making something.

It was a hassle, but Riki was used to it.

"Sometimes I think you're almost too good to be true. You're kind, came from an ordinary background, rose to success, and now have plenty of money and friends from high society… At first, when I heard that story, I didn't believe it, but seeing you and getting to know you in person, I understand why you've become so successful. In fact, every time you buy stock in a company that's actually on the verge of bankruptcy, suddenly that company ends up succeeding," said Marsha, staring intently at Riki.

Actually, when speaking directly with Riki, he seemed just like any other young man, yet at the same time, he felt different from the rest. It was as if he possessed a unique charisma that made Marsha unable to stop staring at him or thinking about him.

Marsha herself could understand why Ella liked Riki so much. It didn't matter that she was still too young for him.

She liked Riki too, even if it wasn't a romantic feeling. Maybe as a good friend—in any case, Marsha really liked Riki.

"That might be a coincidence or the result of my luck in business… haha, I don't know. You can say that because you've worked with me, right? People who don't know anything about it would think it's a coincidence, or that the company itself is just great for being able to bounce back. I don't really care whether the company's success is because of me or not; all I care about is that the company is running smoothly and I'm making a profit. But sometimes people overanalyze the situation," said Riki.

Marsha fell silent, then joined him in gazing off into the distance.

The two of them sat on chairs on the villa's balcony, gazing at the dark, star-studded night sky.

The moon that night was also shining brightly.

"Has there ever been a company that, after succeeding thanks to your help, decided to cut ties with you once it was successful?" asked Marsha.

Riki chuckled at that, then shook his head. "Not yet—never. But I hope I never have to experience that. Because it wouldn't be me who loses out, but that company. I'm not thinking about the company owner, who can start a new business anytime, but about the workers employed by that company. What if that's the only job they can do? Because finding a good job these days is really hard."

Once again, Marsha was in awe of Riki's way of thinking. He cared too much about the little people, but that was exactly what Marsha loved about him.

"I'm going to bed first, Riki… are you going to sleep too?" Marsha asked after finishing her cup of coffee.

"Hmm? Do you want to sleep with me?" Riki asked, confused; he was surprised by what he'd heard, even though he'd misheard it.

Marsha burst out laughing then, because Riki's confused expression was so funny.

"No! Oh my gosh, I asked if you wanted to go to sleep too!"

Riki, embarrassed by his misunderstanding, covered his face with both hands, making Marsha laugh even harder.

"You're overthinking things so much that you didn't even hear what I said properly—you need some rest," Marsha said. She patted Riki on the shoulder and then went to her room.

After the beautiful woman left, Riki lowered his hands from his face and muttered to himself.

"That's so embarrassing. Why did I hear it like that just now?"

Then Riki heard a soft, yet familiar, giggle.

As Riki tried to locate the sound, he spotted a tiny fairy named Athena, who had actually been watching him the whole time.

"Do you need a woman's touch, master? Hahaha, that's normal since you're old enough for it… but you don't have a partner right now—oh, do you want to do it with me?"

Riki clicked his tongue in annoyance; he'd forgotten that Athena was a seductive fairy, whose beauty and voice could tempt any man.

Except, of course, for Riki—because Riki was her master now.

"I don't want to do it with a fairy; that's really weird to me," Riki muttered under his breath, speaking so softly for fear someone might hear him talking to himself.

Kaivan, Zeno, and Ella were very close to him at that moment. Riki could even hear the three of them busy playing a game.

"Are you sure you don't want to do it with me?" Athena shifted into her human form, then climbed onto Riki's lap and wrapped her arms around his neck.

"Athena… get down right now, because I really can't do that here—there's a minor here—"

"She's already 16, right? In my world, at that age, people are already married and have kids."

"This is Earth, Athena. Don't compare it to other worlds…"

"When are you going to Floutessia? We can explore and have fun there."

"I'm busy, Athena…"

"Hmph!"

Athena left immediately after sensing someone approaching.

"Riki! You're here alone—were you just talking to yourself?" asked Ella, who had just come to check on Riki.

Riki, who was frustrated by what Athena had done to him, now put on a fake smile and said,

"I'm fine. Maybe it was just your imagination—I didn't say anything."

Ella furrowed her brow, sensing that Riki was hiding something from her.

Riki, wanting to escape the situation as soon as possible, finally stood up from his seat.

"I'm going to my room now; you should—"

"I'm coming with you!"

Suddenly, Ella hugged Riki tightly, leaving him confused about what to do.

At that moment, Riki wasn't feeling too great—a side effect of the temptation from a seductive fairy like Athena. The effect wasn't too strong, since Riki was that fairy's master. But still, there was a slight effect, which only got worse when Ella hugged him like that.

"Ella—"

Ella looked up, still hugging Riki tightly.

"Riki, does your heart race like mine does when we're hugging like this?"

"No, Ella—"

Riki, who was about to push the girl away by breaking the embrace, was startled when she suddenly cupped his face and kissed him on the lips.

Riki knew he had to stop right then, but he couldn't deny that he was thoroughly enjoying it and loved it.

In the end, Riki gave in and followed his desire, returning the girl's kiss. Ella, delighted that Riki had kissed her back, pulled Riki's neck closer to deepen their kiss. She wrapped her arms around his neck, while Riki pulled her slender waist closer to him.

The kiss grew more intense; neither of them wanted to break it. They devoured each other's lips, lost in each other's charm, swept away by desire.

Riki didn't realize it, but suddenly he was sitting back down with Ella on his lap, sharing a passionate kiss on the chair.

Riki only broke the kiss when he heard Ella's moan. His eyes widened in shock—he'd gone too far.

Something had stirred down there, making Ella uncomfortable.

"Riki, is your penis hard—"

Riki quickly covered Ella's mouth, pressing his lips against hers once more.

"Shhh! Someone might hear us—we can't let anyone find out, okay?"

Ella, thrilled, simply nodded and obeyed Riki. She thought they were finally going to have sex, and that it would be her first time.

But reality had other plans; instead, Riki told her to go to her room, and he went to his own.