In the spring of 1998, Mason Barnes moved to Harbor City with his sister to make a living. Unwilling to be humiliated, he beat his supervisor and got fired. Fortunately, Joseph Langley helped him get back on his feet. He earned a large sum by selling drinks on the street with lottery tickets as complimentary gifts, then took over a convenience store and profited from slot machines. With integrity, he befriended the influential Victor King. Navigating through temptations and complicated relationships, he accumulated his first fortune and rose step by step to become a powerful figure in Harbor City.