Alex sat on his bed, staring at the newspaper that didn't belong to his world, in the city that resembled his but wasn't the same. Everything screamed at him that he was in a different place, but his mind wasn't ready to accept that just yet.
How? Why? And who did this to him?
He lifted his hands to his face and took a deep breath, trying to calm his thoughts, but before he could lose himself in the whirlpool of doubt, the sound of his phone ringing cut through the heavy silence in the room.
He jumped a little, as if the sound had suddenly pulled him back into reality. He looked around, then grabbed the phone beside the bed. The screen was a glossy black, newer than what he remembered, but strangely familiar.
He unlocked it smoothly and saw a single notification glowing on the screen.
"New notification from: The Millionaire Code."
He froze for a few seconds, staring at the strange name.
"What is this nonsense?" he muttered to himself.
He didn't remember installing any app with that name. In fact, he had no idea what that ridiculous title meant. It seemed like one of those scam apps that promise wealth overnight.
But out of curiosity, he pressed the notification.
The screen glowed for a moment, then the app's interface appeared before him. A sleek black background, golden lines flowing across the screen with an elegant design, and a phrase in the center:
"Welcome, Alex Carter. You are now eligible to use The Millionaire Code."
A chill ran through his body.
How did this app know his name?
He tried to convince himself that it was just a strange app that somehow obtained his data from the phone, but that didn't explain why he didn't remember downloading it in the first place.
A golden button appeared in the center of the screen, reading:
"Start Now."
He pressed it, hesitant but curious, his caution giving way to his intrigue.
In an instant, the screen changed, revealing an astonishing list of features, each one stranger than the last:
1. Economic Vision – The ability to predict market movements before they happen.
2. People Analysis – Provide accurate information about anyone by simply entering their name or picture.
3. Event Predictions – Predict future economic and political events based on data analysis.
4. Digital Protection – The ability to hide his digital footprint and prevent anyone from tracking him.
His eyes widened as he read the list.
"This is impossible..."
It felt like something out of a science fiction movie, not just a regular app. If it was real, it meant he had an invaluable tool in his hands.
But no, this was nonsense. No app could have that kind of power. It had to be some kind of trick or a game designed to dazzle users and then tempt them to pay for extra features.
But even if it were that… how did it get onto his phone without his permission? And how did it know his name?
A new notification appeared on the screen:
"Your first reward is now available: Limited Economic Vision. Try it!"
His heart almost stopped.
He looked at the button that appeared under the notification, which read "Activate."
He hesitated, then pressed it.
In an instant, the screen changed to a complex chart filled with numbers and symbols, while a loading bar appeared with a message:
"Analyzing markets... Please wait."
He stared at the screen, his breath held. After a few seconds, a brief report appeared:
"XYZ Corp stock will see a 12% rise in the next 24 hours due to an unexpected earnings announcement."
He looked at the prediction, then at the time displayed. It was now 10:42 AM, and the prediction pointed to a rise the following day.
"This can't be real..." he whispered to himself.
If it was true, it meant he had information that could make him rich in just one day.
But what if it was just a coincidence? What if the app was a fake?
He needed to test it.
He opened the browser and searched for XYZ Corp stock. He found it was indeed listed on the stock market, but it was currently stable with no significant changes.
He pressed his lips together, then quickly stood up from the bed, searching for any way to invest. In his old world, he had no money, but now, in this new world, maybe he had something here.
He searched through his desk drawer and found a credit card, but it was in the name of Alex Carter, meaning his identity hadn't changed. He opened the bank app on his phone... and his eyes widened.
He had $5,000 in his account.
"Oh my God..."
That was more than he had in the last few years of his previous life. He didn't know whether to feel astonished or afraid.
He took a deep breath, then opened the trading app on his phone, which he didn't remember installing either, and bought XYZ Corp stock with the entire amount he had.
"Either I win, or I prove this is all nonsense."
He closed the app, but one thought refused to leave his mind...
If this prediction was correct, then the app wasn't just a scam.
It was a reality-bending tool.
But the bigger question... who made it? And was he the only one who had it?
And his greatest wish... was that it was real.
To be honest, Alex was still feeling confused. Just minutes ago, he had been dying, and now he was in another world with his younger body.
But with the appearance of this strange app the moment he woke up, Alex felt as if everything had been orchestrated for this moment. He had no hesitation in investing his money.
Call it naivety or stupidity, but his decision stemmed from years of youth spent addicted to web novel.
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