The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

On the other side, Kenneth returned to the arena, his mind set on victory.

Aaron had made it to the finals, and Kenneth was determined not to lose to him.

He had to triumph in the final showdown and show everyone that he was every bit Aaron’s equal.

Below, Percival watched with a discerning eye. He could tell from the gameplay that Kenneth’s desire to win was too intense. He would likely falter in the finals without the right mindset, even if he won today.

Percival could also see that Aaron’s skills were superior to Kenneth’s. Now, the game was as much about mental fortitude as it was about teamwork.

He had confidence in their team’s synergy, but the mindset part was challenging.

After wrapping up an interview, Aaron did not idle. He headed to the locker room to strategize with Vivienne. Then, they made their way to the stands to observe Kenneth’s match.

From afar, Percival spotted the pair laughing and chatting as they approached.

Kenneth’s worried gaze instantly sharpened.

In the blink of an eye, here was Aaron cozying up to Vivienne again!

Vivienne noticed Percival and was about to head over when Aaron’s grip on her wrist stopped her.

With a natural ease, Aaron stepped in front of Vivienne, blocking her view of Percival. “Vivienne, everyone’s waiting for your insights. Let’s watch the match, and you can break down the plays for us.”

Vivienne agreed, realizing that real-time analysis would deepen their understanding. “Sounds good, let’s go.”

Hence, Percival watched helplessly as Aaron led Vivienne to a section of the stands on the opposite side.

Aaron sat down, casually throwing a provocative smile at Percival’s way.

Percival’s face darkened, and he scoffed.

Did Aaron think he could stop him?

He simply had to walk over!

He was about to stand up when his phone buzzed with a text.

Vivienne and read, [Don’t come over. We’re discussing tactics.

back in his seat. When his Vivienne made a request,

the broadcast screen for

in cheers, he was still

Kenneth was the first to

a hand, stopping him with ease. “Celebrate after you win the

up, but as an E-sports player, he knew the ultimate goal was

everything he had to take home the trophy.

nodded intensely. “Yes, I’ll take the

look at the stands where Vivienne had already returned to the locker room, surrounded

off again in two days. Would it be a battle for

pressure was immense for Hawk, which had not made it past the group stage the

year would leave them without any chance of redemption, especially since this match was Bennett and his

careers, and they did

rival, RED, who had stopped them from reaching the finals last year.

in a friendly match had not felt satisfying. Today’s win was a breath

win was a

to train, and you want to celebrate? Everyone back to

“Yes, sir!”

by Kenneth, the team

gaze fixed

was not just about his bet with Vivienne anymore; it

could win Vivienne’s favor?

…

room, Vivienne called Matthew, assembling

knowledge recited hundreds of times was

a round of play, Hawk was decimated, not even

Kenneth but even for Aaron. This is like bringing a gun

had also been soundly defeated,

back in her chair, a lollipop hanging from her mouth. “Keep

“More?” Bennett sounded drained.

aim for a lethal strike, not just maneuvering. Remember, you must think of every

Vivienne spoke, Aaron had already regrouped his team. “Vivienne, let’s do

She nodded in agreement.