The next morning, I barely slept. My phone vibrated incessantly:
"You have a rival. Observe carefully. Strategy required."
I scrolled through my notifications. A former colleague, Mark, had invested in the same stocks. He had noticed my sudden success.Mark wasn't just any colleague—he was ruthless, the kind who would do anything to climb the corporate ladder.
The system beeped:
Suggested Action: Outperform Rival with Minimal Exposure.
I had no idea how to do that. But as I watched my portfolio, patterns emerged—insider trends, subtle price fluctuations. The system highlighted them in green.
By midday, I executed trades following the system's prompts. Mark lost money. I gained more.It felt… intoxicating.
Then came the call from my boss:
"I saw your portfolio. Impressive… but don't get cocky."
I smiled. Cocky? Hardly. This was survival. This was just Chapter 1 of my comeback.