Chapter 257

“It’s on me for not keeping a tighter rein on my kids, which led to them acting out on the field and being downright nasty to their opponents. On behalf of my son, I apologize.” George stood in front of Dane, bowing deeply, his words dripping with sincerity.

Dane was taken aback. George, a deputy director, actually apologizing to them?

“Dad! What are you doing?” Jack couldn’t believe his eyes. The father he admired and respected was now bowing and apologizing to Dane and his team?

“Get over here and apologize too!” George yanked Jack over, forcing him to apologize.

Jack, full of teenage defiance, glared angrily. “Dad, have you lost it today? Why are you scared of Dane? His family runs a diner, right? Even if I did more than just mess up the game, even if I seriously hurt him, they wouldn’t dare say a word!”

words, fearing he’d say something even worse and upset that important figure. He kicked Jack’s shin with all his strength. Caught off

George’s voice was urgent and tinged with fear, “Apologize to the Westbrook High School team

shut as he gritted his teeth. He refused to speak. No way was he apologizing to Dane!

“If you don’t apologize,

He didn’t doubt his

his sides, and he forced out, “I’m

boy’s voice was defiant, filled

Dane, his tone unexpectedly conciliatory, “Dane, everything that happened was Jack’s fault, and I sincerely apologize on his behalf. He went against

that even after all this, Dane would still be upset.

had called the director, seriously discussing the competition’s matters. The head office made it clear: if

Sports Council got involved,

their team, Jack and the rest of the Cornett High School team went pale, losing all their earlier

swagger.

George was being so submissive to Dane, whose background seemed so ordinary. What could possibly make the deputy

“We only ask for fairness and justice.

yes, absolutely.” George nodded vigorously, then cautiously asked, “So, you’re not angry anymore?”

Dane, “Uh, yeah.*

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