Chapter 20

During the month Jack worked with Patrick, his involvement not only significantly boosted productivity but also brought creative tweaks that made Patrick's plug-in software incredibly popular. The plug-in studio's revenue doubled almost overnight. Even large companies that had once looked down on Patrick's modest plug-in studio began to imitate its innovations. Some even extended offers of collaboration, hoping to tap into its sudden success. Despite Patrick's enthusiastic invitation for a long-term partnership, Jack neither accepted nor outright declined. Jack needed money, and working with Patrick for just one month had earned him tens of thousands dollars in compensation. However, he harbored concerns about the plug-in industry. He understood that it was a gray area teetering on the edge of legality, and diving deeper into it could bring significant risks. Jack often found himself pondering how to harness his skills in a way that could generate legitimate income. Recently,