No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 581

The stands erupted in screams, a mix of fright and thrill in the air.

This scene caught me off guard. As I stood there shocked, suddenly the ball was caught, and the catcher let out an excited scream, "Number five, number five, number five is mine!"

The ecstatic fan kissed the ball and even stood on the seats, hugging it close.

The excitement from that person was palpable, but the rest of the crowd was seething with anger.

"Refund!"

"Refund!"

They were all here for Jefferson Daniels, and his mistake was something they couldn't stomach.

Another reason for their anger was the bets they'd placed. Two-thirds of the audience had gambled on this game, confident in Jefferson's victory. But with that ball flying off, it signified his defeat, and their bets washed down the drain. After my initial shock, I calmed down, realizing Jefferson doesn't make mistakes like that unless... it was intentional.

It seemed he knew he'd become a pawn in a bigger game and was protesting in his own way, even if it meant I was used as leverage by Henrik.

the Jefferson I knew, upright, never

let him slide after pulling that stunt?" Henrik said, his

but I still tried to find him an out, "But you

a new rule: you play in Jefferson's stead. If you can win, I'll let both of you go," Henrik

players, decorated with countless awards.

my talent, I hadn't practiced in ages. Skills rust without use, and it had been a long time since I'd

this all too

motive, but I couldn't worry about that now. This was my chance, and I had to take

go back on your

can choose not to play. I can announce

choice but to play his game, "Fine, I'll go. But

could do, but I knew I couldn't just be a

I'll keep my

even if Henrik reneged,

to the field,

declare my

would count

was my