March 5, 2023, 1:00 PM - Vertis North, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines - Penthouse Unit 001After finishing his lunch and taking a refreshing nap, Daniel woke up feeling rejuvenated. He checked his phone for any new messages and found a message from Molly."Hey, Daniel. I'm on my way to Ayala Vertis Mall now," Molly said through chat via Facebook Messenger.Daniel replied to Molly's message, "Hey Molly, just woke up from a short nap. I'll be ready in a few minutes."Daniel thought about the motorcycle reward he just received from the system, and typed another message to Molly "By the way, where are you coming from? Do you want me to pick you up?"Molly quickly responded, "Thanks for the offer, Daniel. I live around Muñoz, Quezon City. It's just one ride away to Vertis North. I'll be fine.""Alright, See you then. Just let me know when you're almost here," Daniel replied.After their short conversation, Daniel made his way to the bathroom to freshen up. He took a quick shower and go

March 5, 2023, 4:30 PM - Vertis North, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines - Ayala Malls Vertis NorthAs Daniel strolled out of the Armani store with Molly, he felt a weight being lifted off his shoulders. For the first time in a while, he felt content and at peace with himself. He glanced down at the watch on his wrist, and a smile of satisfaction spread across his face. The watch did not define him, but it symbolized his newfound confidence and strength. He had purchased it not to flaunt his new wealth to Judee but because he genuinely liked the design of the watch. It was also a small way for him to prove to himself that he could be happy without someone who had caused him so much pain. As they walked, he couldn't help but think that he had been basing his happiness on external factors such as Judee and the things around him. That's why he felt crushed and helpless when those things were taken away from him. But now, he saw that true happiness should come from within. It was up to hi

March 5, 2023, 9:45 PM - Vertis North, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines - Penthouse Unit 001Daniel sat in bed, stealing a glance at the clock on his nightstand. It read 9:45 PM, and he had been trying to sleep for almost an hour. Despite his exhaustion, his excitement from his new workspace still pulsed through him, making it difficult to quiet his mind. Thoughts of the projects he could now work on and the prospect of working as a freelancer in advertising instead of being a full-time corporate slave brought a grin to his face. "Maybe having an iced coffee when I got home earlier wasn't such a great idea," he chuckled, still unable to drift off.So, he decided to get up and do something about his restless energy. He changed into comfortable jogger pants and a loose white shirt before heading down to the condominium gym. There, he hopped on the treadmill and ran for a bit, until his body started to relax.After his workout, he returned to his unit and stepped out onto the balcony to

March 6, 2023, 8:30 AM - Vertis North, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines - Penthouse Unit 001 *Ding!* Sampaguita's robotic voice echoed in Daniel's head: "Mission Objective: Overcome a Setback and Start Your Own Creative Agency. "As part of this mission, you will receive a start-up capital of Php. 3,000,000 to help you get started. However, if you fail to complete the mission before the deadline, the capital will be retracted. The money will be deposited into your existing BDO account in a few seconds. "To complete the mission, you must fulfill the following requirements: -Register your business -Hire at least 10 employees (their salaries will be covered by the system) -Secure your first paying client "Upon successful completion of the mission, you will be rewarded with Php. 10,000,000 and a property." "You have 30 days to complete this mission." Daniel couldn't believe it. Was this some kind of sign? Maybe the reason he hadn't landed any job offers during his recent binge o

March 7, 2023, 2:00 PM - Flavors Restaurant, Seda Hotel, Quezon City, Philippines - Private RoomDaniel arrived at Flavors restaurant with plenty of time to spare before he meets with Ms. Beth and the lawyer from DM Law and Accounting Office. He had chosen the restaurant for its private room, which would provide a quiet and discreet location for the signing of the necessary documents. The restaurant itself was located on the top floor of the Seda Hotel, overlooking the bustling city below. The interior was modern and sleek, with wooden accents and warm lighting that added to the cozy atmosphere.As he waited for his guests to arrive, Daniel sat at the table by the window, taking in the panoramic view of the city. Daniel sipped on a glass of iced tea whilst reviewing the list of applicants he had shortlisted for an interview the following day.At precisely 2:00 PM, Ms. Beth and the lawyer arrived, and Daniel stood up to greet them. After exchanging pleasantries, they moved to the priva