A Life Beyond Limits novel Chapter 15

The game began.

Seth took the first shot, his movements confident and practiced. Then, it was Jack's turn.

Seth's skills were undeniably impressive. He had received professional billiards training as a child and even considered pursuing a career in pool before his passion for music took over.

Even now, despite being a hobbyist, his level was leagues above the average player.

When Seth missed a shot, it was Jack's turn.

Jack's stance was striking. It was standard yet graceful, exuding a unique aura.

Each time his cue connected with the ball, the crisp sound was followed by the satisfying sight of the target ball sinking into the pocket.

The girls who had initially cheered for Seth couldn't help but admire Jack's performance.

Quiet murmurs of approval spread among them. To their surprise, they found themselves rooting for Jack to win.

The first round ended with Jack losing, though by an incredibly narrow margin.

He calmly pulled out 100 dollars and handed it to Seth.

Wesley tugged at Jack's sleeve and whispered for him to let it go, but Jack shook his head silently, refusing to say a word.

In the second round, after adapting to Seth's playstyle and familiarizing himself with the table, Jack began to shine.

He won the second game with a spectacular 60-point streak, pocketing two hundred dollars.

In the third, he scored 80 points, earning him 400 dollars.

By the fourth, Jack's precision reached new heights. He scored 100 points and won 800 dollars.

And in the fifth round, Jack pulled off a jaw-dropping 120-point streak, bringing in a massive 1,600 dollars.

The onlookers were stunned, their expressions shifting to one of awe and disbelief. Jack's performance was nothing short of monstrous, his dominance on the table utterly terrifying.

One of Seth's companions, a short man with shifty eyes, couldn't hold back his frustration. With a sneer, he barked, "Not happy about it? Then, come at me. Let's see if you've got what it takes before I break your legs!"

Jack was about to lash out when the cyber cafe's main door swung open. The group that had been playing Skybound Wars, led by a tall guy and an afro-haired girl, stepped out.

As soon as Seth caught sight of them, his eyes lit up, and he immediately forgot all about Jack. He dashed over with a fawning grin plastered on his face.

"Hi, Zane. What brings you here? If you're out having fun, why not call me? I'm bored to death at home!" he said eagerly, practically wagging his tail.

Seth turned to the afro-haired girl and her friends, quickly throwing out greetings with a servile enthusiasm that bordered on embarrassing.

The onlookers who knew Seth stared, utterly stunned by his sudden display. And when they realized he was sucking up to Zane, they were even more astonished.

Some in the crowd knew who Zane was. And more importantly, what kind of influence he wielded.

To them, Zane was the kind of person who existed in a stratosphere that they could never hope to reach.

Yet, here Seth was, chatting him up. Even if he came off as desperate, it was still enough to prove the breadth of Seth's connections.

The girls nearby couldn't help whispering among themselves, planning how they might use Seth to get an introduction to Zane.

Zane's gaze landed on Jack, his expression darkening as he asked, "What's going on here?"

Seth sneered. "I ran into a few clowns who thought they were tough. His dad is just a farmer, and he had the nerve to set me up just now. I was just about to teach him a lesson."

The short guy chimed in, eager to please, "Yeah, Zane. Why don't you show them how it's done?"

Everyone knew Zane had a taste for fights, so the short guy jumped at the chance to flatter him.

Jack was unfazed, and he asked coldly, "Are you all done talking?"

"You're still running your mouth?" Seth barked, motioning to the group. A dozen guys closed in around Jack.

The girls screamed in panic, while Feena grabbed Seth's sleeve, trying to pull him back. "Don't do this!" she pleaded.