The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

The team, led by Bennett, was momentarily taken aback.

Old, huh?

But that man was handsome as hell!

Sitting there, they were a sight for sore eyes – literal eye candy!

In the stands, Callum pointed down below and exclaimed, “Holy cow, is that the coach’s fiancée sitting with him? She’s drop-dead gorgeous! An angel in the flesh!”

With a scowl, Kenneth smacked Callum on the head and retorted, “Are you blind? Why would my brother marry a woman like that? She’s not worthy of him.”

Callum clicked his tongue.

Not worthy?

They could not be more perfect for each other if they tried!

Before, Callum could not imagine the kind of woman who would be a match for Percival. Now, it was crystal clear.

Meanwhile, at the heart of the whirlwind, Percival and Vivienne were blissfully unaware that amid the thousands in the arena, Kenneth and Aaron were fuming just because they were seated together!

The match had just begun, and in less than three minutes, Aaron had decimated the enemy’s defenses and claimed first blood.

“That kid’s got skills,” Percival commented with a nod of approval.

Just by looking at Aaron’s gameplay, it was clear he was a cut above Kenneth.

Vivienne frowned, sensing the tension.

Were they not supposed to hold back in the first game to keep their strategies hidden from Team Snake?

Aaron’s aggression flared, and the game ended in a swift thirty minutes.

Even Kenneth was taken aback by the display. As an old rival, he could tell Hawk’s performance had improved tenfold.

After a streak of seven losses, Hawk’s first victory sent morale skyrocketing, and cheers nearly shook the entire stadium.

The fans rose to their feet, shouting in joy. Hawk’s chances for the championship now seemed within reach.

game involved neither Aaron nor

seats and saw Kenneth approaching with the Team

the trainer to prep for the afternoon match,” Kenneth addressed Percival, though his glare was fixed

to

or not,

on him and helped him up. “Don’t

I was

inside,” Vivienne offered, taking Aaron’s arm over her

looks could kill,

Aaron was a friend

He did not dare.

Percival stepped forward, took Aaron’s wrist,

Kenneth was aghast.

Aaron? You’ve never even carried me!” He

man, Aaron? A little tumble, and you’re helpless? Rubbish,

glint in his eyes. “That’s for him

“Stop being childish. I’ll help

gripping Aaron’s wrist. “He’s too heavy

it too

Leopold with ease

glared at Aaron, “I

narrowed, a silent battle of wills ensuing

hoisted Aaron onto his shoulders. Kenneth was taller and not as lean as Aaron,

both the Snake and

Aaron on

anger, Aaron shot back, “You’re the

in as they looked

rolled up Aaron’s pant leg to inspect his injury as soon

patted Aaron on the head, “No bone damage, just a flesh wound. Be more careful next

Aaron grinned, “Got it.”

door, Percival’s eyes

play, kid.”

go,” Kenneth muttered, pulling Percival

Kenneth off and lifted Vivienne to her feet, his arm wrapping around her

was feeling

“Bennett, you guys keep practicing. I’ll bring back