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The news was a gut punch. His new solar panel design had been scooped. A competitor had already secured the patent. He'd been convinced this was his chance. He felt a deep, dull ache in his chest.

However, the competitor contacted him. They offered a lucrative licensing deal. He would receive royalties. He would retain a significant stake in his creation.

He was stunned. He walked outside, the sun warm on his face. The world seemed brighter. His future was secure. He’d be able to make a contribution. He raised his arms to the sky, feeling a lightness he hadn't known he was capable of.