Adding to his woes, Jack lived in a dilapidated apartment building, and his upstairs neighbor, Emily, was a picture of the so - called "damsel in distress" or "little white flower" type. Emily frequently came knocking on Jack's door, borrowing everything from a pinch of sugar and a cup of coffee to assistance with a malfunctioning light bulb. With fluttering eyelashes and a saccharine smile, she presented herself, but Jack soon realized that, like many others, she saw him merely as a convenient solution to her problems. She would chatter on about her own trivial concerns, never sparing a thought for Jack's struggles, and vanish as soon as her needs were met.
One night, as Jack wearily made his way home from his second job at a late - night diner, his spirits at an all - time low, an extraordinary event occurred. On the desolate, shadow - filled street, a strange, glowing orb materialized before him. Overcoming his initial fear with a spark of curiosity, Jack reached out and touched it. Instantly, a disembodied voice echoed in his mind: "Congratulations, Jack. You have been chosen to receive the Millionaire System. Your life will never be the same again."