A Life Beyond Limits (Jack Holland) novel Chapter 620

Damien's sense of superiority vanished instantly, replaced by profound dejection. He silently pocketed his phone and turned to leave. After all, he had suffered a crushing defeat in this battle against his romantic rival.

Feena paid no attention to Damien's departure. Her gaze stretched into the distance toward Alnewgo University, eyes glimmering with an unfathomable light as she was lost in thoughts.

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In a dimly lit rented room, a young man with unkempt stubble glared at the news report, his eyes burning with malice.

The screen displayed images of Genesis Games ringing the opening bell at the New Vork Stock Exchange.

Watching the footage, the man's pupils dilated with hatred. He was none other than Patrick.

After Wendy's whistleblowing report, he'd been arrested on charges of non-state employee embezzlement, spending months in detention. Following hefty fines and complete asset forfeiture, they'd finally released him.

Patrick had lost everything. Now homeless, he rented a basement unit. He'd also been blacklisted industry-wide.

Without academic credentials, each day grew more desperate. He blamed Wendy who'd dangled hope before snatching it away.

Yet, as he stared at the photo of Jack's achievement at the New Vork Stock Exchange, a new realization crystallized. Perhaps the true architect of his ruin had been Jack all along.

Jack must have orchestrated Wendy's betrayal and engineered Patrick's demise. And Jack's leverage over Wendy? The global patent rights to Legend of the East.

Back when Drakengard Games was at its zenith, they'd invested hundreds of millions of dollars in overseas marketing. Just as the game dominated international markets, Genesis Games had struck them with a patent litigation—a deathblow that bankrupted Drakengard Games and landed Patrick in prison.

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