A Life Beyond Limits novel Chapter 826

Jack had already picked up the piece of duck when another fork suddenly appeared out of nowhere. Startled, he looked up to see Knox frowning.

"What's your deal?" he demanded.

"What do you mean?" Knox sneered. "Didn't you see I got to it first? Oh? So now even a country bumpkin thinks he can throw his weight around?" He was quick to play the victim.

The onlookers might've backed Knox on any other day. But after seeing Jack beat down both Galileo and Knox in the courtyard, no one dared to speak.

Jack gave a cold smirk. "Then go ahead—ask everyone here. Who grabbed the duck first?"

And Knox actually did. "Well? Who got to it first?"

In the past, his lackeys would've immediately backed him up, but now, no one uttered a word. They averted their eyes, pretending not to hear.

Knox's face darkened. He slammed his cutlery down and shot Jack a vicious glare. "Don't get cocky, you country bumpkin! So, you can throw a punch—big deal.

"Let me clue you in, we're talking about real clout here, and daddy's bank account doesn't count. I've got hundreds of millions of dollars. I could buy and sell you ten times over! You got that?"

Jack picked up the piece of duck again. He tossed it back onto the table, disgust clear on his face at Knox's touch. He selected another piece, chewed it slowly, savoring the flavor, before finally speaking.

"Money, huh? Do you think you can outspend me? That's rich. Guess what? I may not have much else, but money? I've got plenty. You really want to compare fortunes? I could sneeze and blow more cash your way than you'll see in your lifetime."

It was sheer folly to challenge Jack, the founder of Genesis Games, when it came to wealth.

At the women's table, Josie couldn't stand that her children were less than Jack's. She saw her chance and took it, riding Knox's momentum.

"Mom, don't put too much weight on those so-called top scholars. Do you know where most of them come from? In poor, remote villages, studying is their only way out.

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