Chapter 25

"Alright," I murmured. It was a really big and old house. No wonder she got scared.

"Thank you, brother," She climbed onto the bed, its sheets whispering softly in the quiet room. The dim light from the bedside lamp cast a warm glow on her face, revealing a mix of comfort and lingering unease.

"Good night, Celeste. You sleep first, I still have something to do." My fingers danced across the phone's screen, sending a message to Rachel, inquiring if she'd be interested in working with me for twice her current salary. She could help me with a range of tasks, including potentially serving as my private secretary.

"Good night, brother." Celeste nestled into the bed, her body relaxing as she found a cozy position. The room filled with the gentle sound of her breathing, a rhythm of peace in the vast house.

Turning my attention away, I checked my system, something I hadn't done in a long while. The display flickered to life, revealing my karma balance.

[Negative karma: -8,712,500]

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