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Everything about the abrupt arrival of Patrick J. Adams exists in irony. First, there's the uncanny chance that after 14 years of scrapping in Hollywood's starving artist district, the perfect role led him straight back home to the chilly Canadian Mecca of Toronto, Ontario, where USA Network's top-rated workplace saga Suits is filmed. Then consider how his boy-faced yuppie character, Mike Ross, ascends the ranks as a lawyer while hushing up that his pristine Harvard Law degree doesn't exist. Adams immediately became the show's SAG Award-nominated breakout actor in a sea of seasoned vets. There is also, unfortunately, the bitter truth for the millions who swoon for Adams' endearing wit weekly: He only has eyes for Pretty Little Liars star Troian Bellisario, who is also in the thrills of her big break.You could chalk it all up to chance, or perhaps fate, but after an eternity of struggle, this charming man isn't taking success for granted. With Suits premiering its third season tonight, Mike Ross's star is still on the rise, and he's happy to find (most of) his life on solid footing at last. Irony, really: you could say the same for Adams.