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.

was from Vivienne and read, [Don’t come over. We’re

back in his seat. When his Vivienne made

his eyes never returned to the broadcast screen for the rest of

crowd erupted in cheers, he was still clueless about who

it! We’re in the finals!” Kenneth was the first

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

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

matter the match, he had to fight with everything he had to take home the trophy. That was the basic professional ethic

“Yes, I’ll take the

stands where Vivienne had already returned to

two teams would face off again in two days. Would it be a battle

Hawk, which had not made

of redemption, especially

last stop in their professional careers, and they did

was racing. They had beaten their old rival, RED, who had stopped them from reaching the finals

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

was a huge

him coldly. “Aaron’s gone back to train, and you want to celebrate? Everyone back to the

“Yes, sir!”

by Kenneth, the team hurried back to

his gaze fixed

his bet with Vivienne anymore; it was a clash with

kid think he could win Vivienne’s favor? Dream

…

Matthew, assembling a team

of times was nothing

play, Hawk was decimated, not even managing to

even for Aaron. This is like bringing a gun to a knife fight!” Fergus lamented, clearly

who had also been soundly defeated, complained, “Coach, this

in her chair, a lollipop

“More?” Bennett sounded drained.

the deflated trio. “Even the most precise team has weaknesses. You aim for a lethal strike, not just maneuvering. Remember, you must think of every possible scenario in the game

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

She nodded in agreement.