A Life Beyond Limits (Jack Holland) novel Chapter 1026

Right after, two young people in lavish, eye-catching outfits appeared—it was Winona.

She fluttered toward Patrick like a butterfly, her eyes full of affection. "Patrick, why didn't you tell me you were coming?" she said.

Beside them, Yolanda's eyes flashed with jealousy. But with Winona rumored to be Patrick's official girlfriend, there was nothing she could say.

A hush swept through the crowd as an exceptionally beautiful woman entered. With her graceful figure, striking features, and unmatched elegance, she took the spotlight at once.

It was Wilhelmina, Jack's fiancée.

When Patrick spotted her, his eyes lit up slightly. He knew Wilhelmina as well and greeted her from afar. "Ms. Dodger, hello."

Wilhelmina returned his greeting with a dazzling smile. "Patrick, hello! What a pleasure to run into you here."

She then extended her delicate hand and shook his.

Who wouldn't jump at the chance to get to know a promising young man like Patrick?

He seemed briefly caught by the touch of her hand, nearly forgetting to pull away.

Onlookers gazed at Patrick's expansive network with envy, admiration, and a touch of awe. His rivals, on the other hand, felt only fear and despair. After all, to challenge him was to challenge the entire upper crust of Tarthy—a move as good as sealing one's own fate.

It was unmistakable—Patrick had left that sign as a message for him. Jack couldn't help but smirk and swaggered in.

Suddenly, the entrance erupted in commotion once more. The grandeur of the hotel's welcome left no doubt—someone of great importance in Tarthy had just arrived.

And indeed, it was none other than the godfather of Tarthy's underworld. The man who had carved out its criminal empire—Ignatius Lloyd.

In Tarthy, everyone addressed him with reverence as "The Godfather".

His presence silenced the room. There was an unspoken pressure that demanded fear and respect from everyone around him.