March 6, 2023, 7:30 AM - Vertis North, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines - Penthouse Unit 001After ensuring that Ms. Ellie was settled in the guest bedroom, Daniel made his way to the gym to take care of most of his daily tasks. Over two hours later, he returned to his unit feeling slightly fatigued after his workout. As he walked into the living room, he was surprised to see Ms. Ellie emerging from the guest room, still appearing groggy and disoriented. When she noticed him, she spoke in a friendly yet drowsy tone, "Oh, Mr. Daniel. It's you? Did you need something?"Daniel smiled awkwardly and replied, "No, no. I just came back from the gym."Ms. Ellie, still piecing together the events from earlier, asked, "Did I leave my door open? Are you here to tell me?"Daniel gently explained the situation, "This is actually my unit. I found you unconscious outside and had to move you somewhere safer. I left a note beside the bed. Did you not notice?"Ms. Ellie realized her mistake, and her f
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 6, 2023, 7:00 PM - Vertis North, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines - Penthouse Unit 001The day had been incredibly hectic for Daniel, far busier than he had anticipated. He had no idea that he would be starting a creative and advertising agency when the day began. He spent hours reaching out to people, contacting various businesses, and preparing for the launch of his creative and advertising agency.As night fell, Daniel finally had a moment to himself. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, savoring the quietness of his apartment. But even as he relaxed, he couldn't shake off the feeling of uncertainty that lingered in the back of his mind. Would his new venture be successful? Would he be able to handle the pressure and demands of running a business?To distract himself from these thoughts, Daniel got up and headed to the kitchen. He opened the fridge and scanned its contents before settling on a plump chicken. He took his time preparing the meat, marinating it with soy s
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
March 8, 2023, 5:30 AM - Vertis North, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines - Penthouse Unit 001With a groggy hand, Daniel fumbled for the alarm clock on his bedside table, silencing its blaring ring. He stretched his arms and rubbed the sleep from his eyes as the early morning light filtered in through his window. The day began like any other, with his usual routine of hitting the gym and freshening up. But this morning, after his workout and freshening up, instead of diving straight to his other tasks for the day, Daniel decided to treat himself to an extra hour or two of sleep, slipping back under the covers for some much-needed rest.After waking up again, feeling refreshed, Daniel made his way to the kitchen and prepared himself a hearty breakfast. As he ate, he scanned through his to-do list for the day, mentally preparing himself for the series of interviews he had lined up for his start-up. It was going to be a busy day, but he was ready to tackle it head-on. He made sure to pre
March 11, 2023, 10:30 AM - Ermita, Manila, Philippines - SM ManilaThree days had quickly passed since Daniel had started interviewing applicants for the various positions he needed to fill in for his start-up. Those three days had been uneventful, aside from conducting interviews and completing daily missions from the system, nothing really noteworthy happened.However, what was bothering Daniel was the fact that he hadn't found a suitable candidate for the digital marketing manager position. He had pretty much decided on who to hire for all the other available positions, except for this one.Feeling a little frustrated, Daniel decided to take the day off and do something fun. He plans to buy that small snack fridge he wanted for his home office and gaming room, and wanted to check out some stores in a mall.Despite his building being next to two well-known malls, he wanted to take his motorcycle for a spin to a more distant place, but not too far either.After mulling it over, Danie
March 12, 2023, 5:30 AM - Vertis North, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines - Penthouse Unit 001Daniel started his day as he always did, with an early morning routine of completing his daily missions. He has already grown accustomed to the routine, he knew that it had been beneficial for him and planned to continue it even after the mandatory period was over. Today was the last day of his seven-day well-being mission, and he felt extra motivated and eager to see what rewards the system would offer him for taking care of himself diligently.After finishing his daily routine, Daniel sat in his home office, sending out emails to the candidates he had selected for various roles in his new company. He composed a message and attached a document with the details of the job offer, including salary, benefits, and job responsibilities. He asked the candidates to review the document carefully and sign it if they agreed to the terms."Dear [Candidate Name]," he wrote, "I am pleased to offer you th
March 12, 2023, 3:30 PM - Vertis North, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines - Orean Place Condominium Building LobbyDaniel rode the elevator from his penthouse unit down to the lobby, where he planned to meet with Mr. Santos, the general manager of the condominium. As the elevator doors opened, Daniel stepped out and scanned the spacious lobby for Mr. Santos. Soon, he spotted the manager standing by the concierge desk and made his way over to him."Good afternoon, Mr. Abelardo. It's a pleasure to meet with you again," Mr. Santos greeted him with a warm smile."The pleasure is mine, Mr. Santos. Thank you for making time for me today," Daniel replied, returning the smile."Not at all. It's always a pleasure to show our available spaces to our valued residents," Mr. Santos said as he led Daniel toward the available commercial units.As they walked through the lobby, Mr. Santos asked, "So, Mr. Abelardo, what specifically are you looking for in an office space?"Daniel paused for a moment,