Kicked Out I Unlocked My Ultimate Boss Mode novel Chapter 51

**TITLE: Broken Doesn’t Mean End**
**By M. Kaushik**

**Chapter 51: Shattered Pride**

A torrent of crushing humiliation engulfed Wendy, leaving her feeling as though she had been plunged into icy waters. Each breath she took became a sharp gasp, her heart racing wildly, while panic clawed at her throat like a relentless beast.

Just moments before, as if the universe conspired against her, Helen and Philip rounded the corner. In that fleeting instant, Wendy caught a glimpse of a figure that sent her heart plummeting into her stomach. It was tall, upright—an unmistakable silhouette.

For a brief moment, it seemed as if he had effortlessly joined Helen, merging seamlessly into their duo, leaving Wendy grappling with disbelief.

Timothy?

What on earth was he doing at the institute? How could he possibly be walking alongside them?

No… it couldn’t be.

She must have conjured the image out of her yearning, driven by the countless times she had heard his familiar car pull up to the Walcotts’ house over the past few days. Yet, she had never once laid eyes on him. The longing for his presence had twisted her mind, creating illusions.

Timothy was nothing more than a figment of her imagination, a cruel trick her heart played on her.

But Philip’s confident demeanor towards Helen and the sight of Helen stepping into the institute with such assurance—those were painfully real.

Every boastful word Wendy had ever uttered, every ounce of pride she had carried, felt as if it had been ground to dust beneath Helen’s feet.

Her pride lay scattered like shattered glass around her.

“Impossible… this is impossible…” she muttered to herself, her voice barely a whisper, a haze of disbelief clouding her thoughts.

“Wendy…” William’s expression mirrored her turmoil, his eyes wide with shock. He recalled how he had been flaunting his status before two stunning girls, only to be blindsided moments later by the sight of the girl he had dismissed as inconsequential, now striding in with top-level clearance.

His eyes darted around the room, anxiety bubbling within him like a boiling pot. He gripped Wendy’s shoulder tightly, his voice urgent. “Stay right here. I need to find out what trick she used to get into the institute.”

With that declaration, William lifted his leg, poised to step through the entrance.

But the instant he attempted to cross the threshold, he was met with an abrupt stop.

Two Department of Defense guards stood resolutely in his path, their rifles crossed like an unyielding barricade.

William froze, a chill running down his spine. He fumbled for his work badge, holding it up as if it were a lifeline. “I’m a researcher here. Why are you blocking my way?”

The guard remained impassive, his gaze unyielding and cold. “Your clearance has been revoked. If you have any inquiries, direct them to your superior.”

A wave of humiliation washed over William, turning his face a sickly shade of blue and then a pale white. Pure embarrassment engulfed him like a suffocating fog.

A few coworkers strolled by, casting him bemused glances, clearly entertained by his predicament.

He felt as though needles were pricking at his skin, the urge to shrink away and vanish overwhelming.

Wendy’s pupils constricted in realization. Her first instinct screamed that Helen must have orchestrated this entire charade.

But how could Helen possess such power?

…

However, by the time the officers arrived, the site was deserted, littered only with the remnants of smashed computers.

The experts had tried everything to salvage the data, but it was as if the digital footprints had been wiped clean. Nothing remained.

Because of that, the enemy had swiftly relocated their base that afternoon, but they were still determined to pursue Project Genesis, Dracovia’s core research initiative.

After regrouping and recalibrating their strategy, they had executed another small test attack.

Yet, that test had allowed Helen to capture them once more—cleanly and silently.

Philip turned to Helen, his eyes shining with admiration. “The Department of Defense reported that those individuals were shouting during their arrest, bewildered by how Dracovia could possess such a top-tier expert, how we had breached their firewall, and what had gone wrong.”

“You and Mr. Garcia worked in perfect harmony. They never stood a chance.”

Helen closed her laptop with a satisfied click, tucking it into her canvas bag as she rose to her feet. “Everyone collaborated exceptionally well. I’ve established a new firewall and trained the team on how to update it and patch any vulnerabilities.”

**Conclusion**

In the aftermath of the chaos, Wendy found herself standing at the precipice of her own shattered pride, grappling with the undeniable truth that her world had irrevocably shifted. The sight of Helen, once a mere shadow of a rival, now transformed into a formidable force within the institute, ignited a firestorm of emotions within her. The realization that she had underestimated Helen, both in capability and ambition, left her feeling vulnerable and exposed. Yet, amid the turmoil, Wendy began to recognize that this moment of humiliation could serve as a catalyst for her own growth. The pieces of her pride, while broken, could be reassembled into something stronger, more resilient.

As the night wore on and the echoes of victory resonated through the control room, Wendy’s perspective began to shift. She witnessed the camaraderie and determination that had propelled Helen and her team to triumph, sparking a flicker of inspiration within her. No longer would she allow herself to be defined by her past accolades or the perceived superiority of others. Instead, Wendy resolved to rise from the ashes of her shattered pride, ready to reclaim her own narrative. In this pivotal moment, she understood that being broken didn’t signify an end; rather, it heralded the opportunity for renewal and reinvention, a chance to forge her own path in a world that had suddenly become much larger than herself.

**What to Expect in Next Chapter?**
As the dust settles from the chaos of Chapter 51, the stage is set for a gripping confrontation in the next chapter. Wendy, fueled by a potent mix of humiliation and fury, is determined to unearth the truth behind Helen’s sudden rise to power within the institute. With her pride shattered and her world turned upside down, readers can anticipate Wendy’s relentless pursuit of answers. Will she uncover the secrets that the Walcotts are hiding? Or will her quest for vengeance only lead her deeper into a web of deceit and manipulation? The stakes are higher than ever, and Wendy is not one to back down easily.

Meanwhile, the aftermath of the successful operation looms large over Philip and Helen. Their triumph in neutralizing the enemy threat may have bolstered their status, but it also invites scrutiny and potential backlash. With Helen now firmly entrenched in the elite circles of Veridia, tensions are sure to rise as her past and present collide. How will her new position affect her relationships with those around her, especially with Philip, who seems to be caught in the crossfire? Expect a whirlwind of emotions, alliances tested, and perhaps even unexpected betrayals as the story unfolds. The next chapter promises to delve deeper into the complexities of ambition, loyalty, and the lengths one will go to reclaim their shattered pride.