Chapter 0452

Enzo

The ambient noise of the party surrounded me, conversations melding together into a soft hum. But as I held up my glass, ready to make my announcement, my mind started to wander to a time not too far back. I felt a lump forming in my throat, knowing how much this particular revelation would change things. For everyone.

A couple of months ago...

The cafe's familiar bell chimed, announcing another customer's arrival. My focus was solely on the steaming cup of coffee in front of me, and the textbook sprawled open with notes scattered everywhere.

But that focus wavered when a stranger approached, his sharp suit contrasting against the sea of college hoodies.

*Enzo?" The voice, firm and deliberate, pulled me out of my studies.

I glanced up, immediately wary. "Yeah?"

*Tim Malone." He extended his hand. "Hockey recruiter. I caught your game last week. You've got some skills on the ice."

his hand, still processing the introduction.

business. "Your style of play, your leadership... It's what my team needs.

an eyebrow. "You

Tim corrected. "As a

"A coach? I'm still in

gaze intense, "this is a chance for you to use your skills off the ice. My team needs a mentor, someone who's been there, played the game, knows the ins and outs. And after seeing you

several years had been about pursuing my degree and playing hockey. But

work?" I

train the team. After that, if you do

appreciate the offer, but I've still got two semesters left before I finish my degree. I would have to drop out

gleam in his eye that spoke of

said. "It's a huge opportunity, and I can see how much passion you

get. It's a door opening just for

I argued. "And what about

mine. "And besides,

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