Chapter 528

Jack was filled with confusion, unsure of who had sent him the watch.

The handwriting suggested it belonged to a woman who could make his heart flutter. Something about it felt familiar, yet he couldn't recall exactly who it was.

Beside him, Samuel stared at the watch with wide eyes. He couldn't help but exclaim, "Jack, who's the lovely lady that gave you this?"

Jack shook his head, indicating he had no idea. He was certain it wasn't from Bella, as she had just celebrated his birthday with him the day before.

Could it be Wendy? But that seemed unlikely. She didn't know his birthday, and she was always direct in expressing her feelings. So, who could it be?

Jack was convinced it had to be someone he knew well and who knew him well.

After much thought, he still couldn't figure it out and decided to set the matter aside for the time being.

The next afternoon, Jack dealt with some issues related to Haven. Then, he had a video call with Claude to discuss the current state of Genesis Games.

Claude brought both good and bad news. The bad news was that the recently raised funds had already been depleted. The good news was that if Jack was willing, Claude could use his connections at Osmo to help.

With his support, Genesis Games had a real chance of getting listed on Masdaq. That would solve the funding issue and boost Jack's net worth.

For any company, going public was a major milestone, and Jack was no exception. If Genesis Games could get listed on Masdaq, it would be an unforgettable achievement for him.

He had considered a domestic listing. But with Genesis Games focused on overseas markets, the local stock market felt too uncertain. Without the right connections, he ultimately abandoned the idea.

He dedicated time to understanding the listing process and used his financial expertise to prepare. Masdaq had strict listing requirements. Companies needed a three-year profit record and had to meet market value thresholds. Yet, Claude always found a way to navigate these challenges.

That evening, Bella came over to have dinner with Jack, but the watch left on the table caught her attention. Seeing the watch and the attached note, Bella was instantly consumed by jealousy.

She got into a heated argument with Jack, even demanding to know where the watch came from. Before he could explain, she stormed off in anger.

This was their first real fight since they started dating, leaving him feeling at a loss.

Jack kept trying to explain himself to Bella over the phone, but he never got a response.

Late into the night, she finally sent a text. "Big Bun, I'm sorry for losing my temper and giving you the cold shoulder today. But I really care about you, and I'm scared of losing you.

"My mom said that if I don't go to Montclair Conservatory, she'll do everything she can to break us up. She also said she'd only approve of us if you become the CEO of a company worth billions.

"I know you're incredibly talented and hardworking. You've already achieved so much, but why can't you reach the level my mom expects? Why can't I find the courage to break free from the constraints she's placed on me since I was young?"

Her words were filled with frustration, but also a deep sense of uncertainty about the future.

Jack knew Bella was facing a major life decision. She had to choose between love and the future ahead of her.

Although he wanted to promise her a bright future, his message was met with silence. He tried calling again, but no one answered.

Jack realized Bella might not want to talk to him and reluctantly hung up.

However, this only strengthened his resolve to push for Genesis Games to go public on Masdaq. It was already a massive company with a global user base. Yet, it was still in the investment phase.

Jack needed Genesis Games to go public and reach a valuation of billions. Perhaps only then could he stand tall in front of Clarice and earn her respect.

The next morning, he called Claude to discuss taking Genesis Games public on Masdaq and the steps involved. He told Claude to start the listing process and make it the company's top priority for the year.