Gemotions

He was about to present his invention, the culmination of five long years of research, to a panel of venture capitalists. The moment was everything. But then, on the giant screen behind him, a slide appeared detailing a nearly identical product, complete with the patent number. His heart hammered in his chest, a frantic drum against his ribs. He felt a wave of dizziness, and the room began to spin. He gripped the podium, his knuckles white, and his voice was a mere whisper when he tried to speak.