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.

his seat. When his Vivienne made a request, he naturally would

broadcast screen for the rest of

the crowd erupted in cheers, he was still clueless about

the first to burst from the stage, excitedly lunging

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

choked up, but as an E-sports player,

to take home the

nodded intensely. “Yes, I’ll

turned to look at the stands where Vivienne had

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

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

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

in their professional careers, and they did not want to end on

their old rival, RED, who had stopped them from reaching

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

a huge morale

and you want to celebrate? Everyone back to the training

“Yes, sir!”

by Kenneth, the team hurried back

gaze

about his bet with Vivienne

could win Vivienne’s favor?

…

Hawk’s training room, Vivienne called Matthew, assembling a team to practice

times was nothing compared to

play, Hawk was decimated, not even managing to take

people you brought in are unbeatable, not just for Kenneth but even for Aaron. This is like bringing

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

in her chair, a lollipop hanging

“More?” Bennett sounded drained.

locked eyes with 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 and how to counter

Aaron had already regrouped his

She nodded in agreement.