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.

involved

seats and saw Kenneth approaching with the

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

during their last visit to the Ellington estate.

intentional or not, he stumbled near Vivienne, his knee crashing to

him up. “Don’t move. You might’ve hurt

“They went back to the locker room. I was in a hurry to find you, and… Ouch,

Aaron’s arm over her

narrowed into slits. If looks could kill, Aaron’s hands would be

Aaron was a friend of

He did not dare.

carry you.” Percival stepped forward, took Aaron’s wrist, and pulled him over with

Kenneth was aghast.

you carry Aaron? You’ve

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

arched an eyebrow, a rebellious glint in his

“Stop being childish. I’ll help you get to the locker

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

too heavy

could lift Leopold with ease and twirl

Aaron, “I will carry

a silent battle of

do it!” Suddenly, Kenneth hoisted Aaron onto his shoulders. Kenneth was taller and not as lean as Aaron,

both the Snake and Hawk’s

dumped Aaron on

of his face flushed with anger, Aaron shot back,

followed them in as they looked

Aaron’s pant leg to inspect his injury as soon as she entered. Thankfully, it was just a

bone damage, just a flesh wound. Be more careful

Aaron grinned, “Got it.”

door, Percival’s eyes

play, kid.”

let’s go,” Kenneth muttered, pulling

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

Vivienne was feeling

you guys keep practicing.