Chapter 99

In the evening, Isaac deliberately bought a few bottles of liquor, inviting Samuel and Jack for a drink.

After a few drinks, Isaac, emboldened by the alcohol, told Jack that Amelia broke up with him because she looked down on his so-called extraordinary activities and was afraid of being implicated by him.

This news had already spread in the female dormitory. It was said that Queenie, Anya, and others in the dorm supported Amelia's decision to break up with Jack, believing his pursuit of Amelia akin to a frog trying to date a princess.

Samuel, also under the influence of alcohol, patted Jack on the shoulder and comforted him.

Samuel shared that after chasing Jenna for half a year, she finally agreed to be with him—on the condition that he would accompany her to undergo an abortion.

On the hospital bed, Jenna had even emotionally promised to treat Samuel well in the future, insisting that she wouldn't keep a child that wasn't his.

Samuel described this with a blissful expression.

However, as Jack and Isaac listened, they found Samuel's account unsettling and unpleasant.

As the winter winds grew colder, final exams came to an end, and winter break rolled in.

Jack, along with Eddie and Wesley, took the train back home.

Meanwhile, their former class president, Cynthia Lewis, was actively organizing a class reunion, hoping for the attendance of all her old classmates.

Cynthia was widely regarded as an outstanding individual. They heard that she had been accepted into the country's most prestigious music conservatory.

She stood out as exceptional even in a top-tier school like Crestfield High. Wesley and Eddie gladly accepted the invitation, but Jack chose to stay home as he had many things to deal with.

Jack and Patrick's joint venture, the Drakengard Games, had just received approval. Additionally, Jack's meticulously designed mini-game, Panzer Saga, had passed review and was set to launch on mobile platforms after the New Year.

Its success or failure would directly determine the company's future.

Jack was full of confidence in the game, and Patrick had also put in tremendous effort.

That said, Patrick still hadn't told his parents that he had been expelled from university.

His parents, ordinary farmers, had always been proud of him. If they learned about his expulsion, it would undoubtedly devastate them.

Patrick had to achieve something significant before his parents found out. If anything, it would soften the blow of the bad news.

Finally, it was the New Year!

Jack and his family gathered to enjoy a sumptuous dinner. The table was filled with laughter and joy.

After Joanne helped their mother wash the dishes, the family sat in front of the TV, watching the New Year's Gala while discussing Joanne's studies and Jack's university life.

As per their family tradition, they were supposed to stay up late, but the Gala festival didn't seem very engaging.

Jeffrey flipped through the channels randomly and finally stopped at the economic channel. At that moment, the channel was broadcasting an international economic summit where leaders from various countries were discussing the future of the global economy under the spotlight.

The camera focused on Zachary Abbot, a tycoon from Tarthy City, who appeared to be in his 50s and full of vigor.

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Years ago, during the Ashian financial crisis, Zachary actively participated in putting mitigation policies in place and played a pivotal role, earning him the title of the "Ashian Financial Tycoon."

Jeffrey listened intently to the financial analysis and couldn't help but sigh.

Not long ago, Jeffrey broke his leg while working at a construction site, and the foreman ran off without compensating him.

He was able to afford the treatment with the money received after Jack became a top-scorer. However, the money was almost gone, and the upcoming school fees for both Joanne and Jack were becoming a major concern, causing his hair to turn white from worry.

Jack frowned and said, "Dad, I earned some money from part-time work this semester. You don't need to send me any more for living expenses. Also, I'll cover Joanne's tuition and living expenses from now on."

Jeffrey, Helena, and Joanne all stared at Jack in shock, unable to believe their

ears.