Gemotions

"Again?" The words tumbled from his mouth, a hollow echo in the sterile office. His lawyer’s expression was a mixture of pity and professional detachment. He felt his jaw clench, a muscle spasming in protest against the news. He’d invested so much, not just financially, but in the unwavering belief that his idea would finally take flight. He closed his eyes, the image of the other man's smug grin from the competing company's website seared into his memory. He felt the familiar weight of failure settle in his chest, a leaden cloak he couldn't shake.