Chapter 1021

Myra and lan recalled the way Zane and Neil had praised Jack, and Jack's brief but striking skills displayed at the Galaxy Jockeys Cafe. A new realization began to take shape. Jack wasn't just some nobody; he was someone with serious weight behind

him.

The truth revealed itself soon enough.

Rupert smiled warmly at Jack and asked, "When is Haven Net going public? Everyone in Chopington's investment circle is eager to get in early. We're all counting on your stock to make us a tidy profit."

The others nodded enthusiastically. They all knew Haven Net's IPO would be a windfall. Everyone wanted to secure more shares.

Jack smiled and replied, "Nothing's finalized yet, but the planning is well underway. When the time comes, I'll make sure you all get access to some premium shares."

That was enough to brighten every face in the room. An insider share allocation from Jack was guaranteed free money. Who wouldn't be thrilled?

Myra and lan finally understand why someone like Frank held Jack in such high regard, and why he was treated as a key player in Chopington's investment circle. It turned out Jack was the founder of Haven Net, the hottest name in the capital markets.

They were in disbelief. After all, they hadn't interacted with Jack much, and most of what they knew came secondhand from people like Neil and Charlotte.

Myra and lan never quite understood why someone like Zane and Neil seemed so impressed by Jack's intellect and were willing to defer to him.

It all made sense now. Jack was anything but ordinary.

A glint of admiration and respect flickered in lan and Myra's eyes. The mystery of why someone like Neil and the others would treat Jack as an equal suddenly felt obvious.

As the group settled in, waiting for the food to arrive, the mood remained warm and relaxed. Then, Jack gently tapped his fingers against the table and said, "Before everyone arrived, I mentioned that I needed a favor."

As soon as Jack brought up serious matters, the atmosphere in the room quieted instantly. Everyone turned their full attention to him.

Jack continued, "I wonder if any of you are familiar with a man named Patrick Hamilton?"

Those who didn't frequent Tarthy City looked puzzled, while those who were more familiar with the city exchanged knowing glances.

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Patrick was a young rising star who had recently made a name for himself in Tarthy City, overtaking the ance renowned Elias to become city's new golden boy. He had e earned admiration from countless young women and married ladies alike.

lan's expression shifted the moment he heard Patrick's name. "Yeah, I've heard of him. A sharp young man, and incredibly powerful in Tarthy. Wait, Jack are you saying he's the one you're planning to take on?"

Jack nodded. "Him, and possibly the Trevell family as well."

He then calmly recounted the story of what had happened to Valery's family. He wasn't bringing it up to gain sympathy, but to make his intent clear and unite everyone.

Even without additional details, the tragedy that befell Valery's family made everyone in the room frown.

At the time, the incident had garnered a great deal of attention. However, the Trevell family's power was so strong that almost no one dared to challenge them. In the end, everyone looked the other way.

No one had expected Jack to step up. Although some privately admired his courage; many secretly

expressed their concerns. The Trevelt family was a force to be reckoned with. Not only were they deeply connected to Patrick, but they were also closely aligned with the man expected to become the most powerful figure in Tarthy City.

Even as the founder of Haven Net, Jack would be hard-pressed to take on such a powerful alliance. Some might wonder if he might be biting off more than he could chew.

After all, Patrick was well-connected with the upper echelons of Tarthy City's society. Being his enemy could lead to fatal consequences.