[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-lust-system-conquering-the-world-beauties":3,"chapter-lust-system-conquering-the-world-beauties-lust-system-conquering-the-world-beauties-chapter-77":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Lust System: Conquering the World Beauties",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},714112,954,"Chapter 77 Getting Rich I","lust-system-conquering-the-world-beauties-chapter-77",77,"\u003Cp>Ann lifted her gaze toward Liam when he had remained silent for a while, her emerald eyes searching his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression reflected everything he was thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A complicated mix of frustration, realization, and something deeper—something heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liam didn’t even seem interested in checking her bank account anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before, he was so determined to find out how much she had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just sat there, lost in thought, staring at the floor as if searching for answers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ann could already guess what was on his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She exhaled softly and rested her hand on his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know what you’re thinking about.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liam, still staring ahead, just shook his head casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, without another word, he released her waist, stood up, and walked toward the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His footsteps were slow, his posture tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ann’s heart sank as she watched him disappear upstairs, her fingers unconsciously gripping the fabric of her clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could tell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t just upset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had come home feeling like a winner, thinking that his $48,000 was a solid start to building his future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, he had just discovered that his own girlfriend was already a multi-millionaire—one who made millions without even leaving the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ann bit her lip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it her fault?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She never meant to make him feel this way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She just wanted to do what she loved and make money from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, she could see how it affected Liam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe she shouldn’t have been so casual about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe she should have been more careful with her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sighed and leaned back against the couch, staring at the ceiling, feeling just as lost as Liam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liam, on the other hand, reached his room, collapsed onto his bed, and stared at the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn’t sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind was racing, thoughts bouncing around like wild fireflies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he still had his parents, would things have been different?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would he have had a head start in life instead of constantly playing catch-up?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hated feeling like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hated feeling powerless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had always known that Ann was smart, that she had her own things going on...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But $3.7 million?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liam closed his eyes and took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to level up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not because he was insecure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not because he was scared of losing Ann.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But because he couldn’t accept being just another guy in the background.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted wealth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And fuck taking things slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That mindset was over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he wanted to catch up, if he wanted to dominate, he had to start now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t even realize how much time had passed as he drowned in his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stayed there, unmoving, staring at the ceiling like it held the answers to life itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, his body gave in to exhaustion, and he drifted into sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it wasn’t peaceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind was still running, still calculating, even as his body rested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp beep-beep-beep of his alarm shattered the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liam’s eyes snapped open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>7:30 AM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His muscles ached. His head felt heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How much sleep did he get?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just two goddamn hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liam sighed and rubbed his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to get up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragging himself out of bed, he headed straight for the bathroom, grabbing his toothbrush and running water over it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He brushed his teeth in silence, staring at his own reflection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face looked the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his eyes were dark and heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After rinsing his mouth, he stepped out of his room and started heading down the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he smelled something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Food?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His steps slowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of soft clanking came from the kitchen—the sizzle of something cooking, the faint aroma of spices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liam raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since when did he have food in the house?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no way he had stocked up on groceries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ann.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She must have bought food yesterday while he was out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, the thought made him pause at the bottom of the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liam exhaled slowly, running a hand through his messy hair as he finally summoned the courage to go check what Ann was doing in the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing at the entrance, he took in the sight before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ann moved gracefully around the kitchen, completely focused on what she was cooking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of sizzling filled the air as she flipped pieces of pan-seared salmon in a skillet, the golden-brown surface of the fish glistening under the soft kitchen lights. A pot of garlic butter pasta sat on the stove, steam rising from it, carrying the rich, savory aroma of butter, herbs, and parmesan cheese.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liam didn’t make a sound as he stepped forward, silently dragging a chair back and sitting down at the kitchen counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rested his chin on his palm and simply watched her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She worked so effortlessly, her movements smooth and practiced, like she had done this a thousand times before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a fleeting moment, Liam thought to himself—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe having a wife wouldn’t be so bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cough. Cough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden puff of smoke from the sizzling pan drifted into his face, making him cough twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ann, startled, immediately turned around, her deep eyes widening when she realized Liam had been sitting there the whole time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face instantly brightened up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, just as quickly, it dulled again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liam furrowed his brows slightly, confused by her shift in expression, but before he could say anything, Ann set the spoon down on the counter and walked toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands were locked behind her back, her head tilted slightly downward, making her look like a guilty child about to confess to a crime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liam raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was she up to now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ann hesitated for a moment before finally speaking, her voice soft and careful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to apologize for yesterday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liam blinked, tilting his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was she talking about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ann bit her lip but didn’t answer his question. Instead, she pulled out her card and held it toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liam stared at it, completely lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was she doing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ann kept her gaze on him, her expression serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can take any amount you want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a second, Liam just sat there, frozen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, it clicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She must have felt bad about last night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thought he was upset because of her wealth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liam sighed, shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This girl...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he took the card—but instead of keeping it, he immediately pushed it back into her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ann, I’m not mad at you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ann’s eyes widened in surprise, clearly not expecting that response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For real?\" she asked, her voice hesitant, as if trying to make sure he wasn’t just saying that to make her feel better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liam let out a tired smile, a teasing glint in his deep blue eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was just mad at myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ann exhaled in relief, her entire posture relaxing as she realized she hadn’t done anything wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had spent the entire morning worrying, thinking back to everything she had said the night before, afraid she had accidentally said something to hurt him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, hearing that it wasn’t about her at all, she felt ridiculous for overthinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liam watched her, amused, before smirking slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you got up early to cook because you thought I was mad at you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ann nodded without hesitation, then let out a small laugh at herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that she thought about it, it was kind of funny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had woken up so early, worriedly cooking him a whole meal, only to find out that he wasn’t even mad at her in the first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liam chuckled, shaking his head, as he watched her mood completely shift from nervous to relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She really cared about him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe more than he had even realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for some reason...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That thought made him feel lighter.\u003C\u002Fp>",1313,"2026-06-02T10:24:33.165Z",1,"novelbin.me","28db8f4c0d5898d16f368d5508ac010b20a51a21e16884a5e0e3c1330eb1b061","lust-system-conquering-the-world-beauties-chapter-78","lust-system-conquering-the-world-beauties-chapter-76",469,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flust-system-conquering-the-world-beauties-cover.jpg"]