Prologue – Genesis of a Prodigy
The first thing Alexander Sinclair felt was pain. A sharp, searing agony that ripped through his chest, making it impossible to breathe. His body felt heavy, and his vision blurred as the world around him darkened.
This wasn’t supposed to happen.
He had everything. Wealth. Power. Prestige. A family name that commanded respect across continents. As the heir to the Sinclair dynasty, he was untouchable. Or so he thought.
But fate had a cruel sense of humor.
The last thing he remembered was a betrayal so deep it sent him to an early grave. The boardroom had been filled with people he trusted—men and women who had sworn loyalty to his family’s empire. Yet, in the blink of an eye, they turned on him. Poisoned wine. A slow, excruciating death. And the smug smiles of those who had waited years for his downfall.
As darkness consumed him, a single thought lingered in his mind.
I will not die like this.
Then, nothing.
And suddenly, everything.
Alexander gasped, lungs desperate for air. His body jerked upright as his hands clawed at his chest, expecting to find the wound that had ended him. But there was none.
Instead, he felt something softer. Warmer.
Sheets. A bed. The familiar scent of old wood and fresh parchment.
This wasn’t the high-rise penthouse he had died in. This wasn’t the cold marble floor of his betrayal.
This was something else entirely.
His gaze darted across the dimly lit room, taking in the worn wooden furniture, the scattered books, the open window letting in the golden glow of dawn. It was humble. Not the kind of place a billionaire heir would be caught dead in.
Except, he had died.
And now, he was here.
A sudden wave of memories that weren’t his own crashed into him. A boy named Alexander Sinclair. Not the powerful businessman he once was, but a seventeen-year-old student at Crestview Academy, an elite school for the wealthy and influential.
He was him, but not.
He had reincarnated.
A second chance.
A smirk tugged at the corner of Alexander’s lips as he exhaled slowly, adjusting to the new reality. His body was young, filled with untapped potential. His mind, however, carried the wisdom and ruthlessness of a man who had already conquered the world once.
This time, I won’t just be rich. I will be the wealthiest man in history.
And then, a voice echoed in his mind.
[Wealth System Activated]
Alexander stilled.
A system?
Before he could react, a transparent screen flickered to life in front of him.
[Wealth System]
Welcome, Alexander Sinclair. You have been chosen to wield the power of absolute financial supremacy.
Current Wealth Level: 1 (Penniless)
Skills Unlocked:
- [Financial Genius] (Lv. 1) – Your ability to understand investments, markets, and wealth accumulation is enhanced.
- [Business Acumen] (Lv. 1) – You instinctively recognize profitable ventures.
- [Eloquence] (Lv. 1) – Your speech has an air of persuasion, making business deals easier.
Mission: The First Investment
Objective: Earn your first $10,000 using only your skills.
Reward: Wealth Level Up, New Skills Unlocked
Failure: Loss of System Privileges for 30 Days
Alexander’s smirk widened.
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