The Hockey Star’s Remorse

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My laptop came to life with a soft hum, and I typed Andy Hayes’s name into the search bar. The search results flooded the screen, countless sits on the success of Kamran Hayes‘ prodigal son.

Andy ran a chain of technology businesses that spanned the country, a fact that seemed incongruous with the man I had known years ago. The more I delved into his businesses, the more it became clear that there was more to Andy Hayes than met the eye.

A surge of determination coursed through me. I couldn’t let this opportunity slip away, especially if Andy had a hand in this property dispute, I picked up my phone and dialed the number I had found on his company’s website.

The phone rang, each tone echoing in the quiet of my apartment. My heart raced as I waited for a response. Finally, a voice on the other end said, “Nextech, how may I assist you?”

I took a deep breath, summoning all the courage I had. “Hello, this is Evie Sinclair. I was hoping I would be able to meet with Mr. Hayes this afternoon?”

There was a brief pause, and then the receptionist replied, “Of course, Ms. Sinclair. Mr. Hayes is available this afternoon. Can you come in at two?”

I agreed to the appointment and hung up the phone, my pulse quickening with anticipation. This was a reckless move, but I needed as much leverage in this ast possible.

When the time arrived, I stood outside Nextech, a modern and imposing building that exuded wealth and power. I took a deep breath, trying to calm the butterflies in my stomach, and then entered the building.

The receptionist directed me to Andy’s office, and I couldn’t help but feel a sense of trepidation as I approached the imposing door. I knocked gently, and a voice. from inside called, “Come in.”

As I stepped into the office, I was met with the sight of Andy Hayes, who looked just as smug as the last time I’d seen him. He looked completely relaxed, as if he’d expected my call all along.

“Evie,” he said smoothly. “It’s a pleasure to see you again, and so soon.”

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I mustered a friendly smile. doing my best to mask my disgust. “Andy. I hope you’re doing well.”

am, thank you. What can I do for

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that your company was considering a new project,

in his chair, a faint smile playing on his

I said swiftly. “You may have peaked my curiosity

I’m sure you’ve heard quite

attention to technology in that

then pointed at my pants pocket. “Here. let me see

my phone and setting it on the table. It had seen. better days, now adorned with several cracks and scuffs, but he seemed impressed with

there, he began proudly, “Is one of the earlier models of our

tucked the phone back in my

that started to lose me as he got more technical in language. Andy grew more comfortable with my

done with your business is truly remarkable.

of a monopoly, but he isn’t a superhero. He offered to drop some of the responsibility

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booming since.”

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role in Andy’s success, though it had almost ruined Timothy’s. Hearing it confirmed was a revelation that both shocked

Mr. Fitzgerald amass such

weighed heavily on him. “He was a shrewd businessman, Evie, and he had connections in high places. He was able to secure government

in Andy’s success, leveraging their connections and influence to build an empire. It was a truth that had been hidden in

though,” he added. suddenly. His eyes drifted over to the acrylic fountain on the near wall, its thick. streams of water curving and leaping off of the rocks. “I’d like

eyebrows furrowed. “As in starting a

a level of success that allows me to consider other priorities in life. I’ve spent so much time building my businesses,

wanting to start a family seemed incongruous with the man I had known in a short span of time. It hinted at a vulnerability and desire for something

walked in. Her entrance was like a sudden storm, filling the room with tension and uncertainty. I couldn’t help but notice the animosity that

Stella said, her voice

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