The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 386

At the hotel, Aaron's E-sports team was immersed in last-minute training before the big showdown.

Every face bore the same grim expression as if they were each carrying the weight of a debt of millions.

"We're team fighting! You blind?"

"You're the one to talk! Baron got stolen!"

"Shut up, you two feeders! We're underfarmed. Stop rushing into fights!"

"Can we all just focus, please? The tournament's the day after tomorrow!"

The last to speak was Bennett, the team's good-natured captain. He had not seen Vivienne at the club's meeting the other day.

"Shut up!" The three of them rounded on Bennett in unison.

Although Bennett was the captain, his authority paled in comparison to the team's youngest member, Aaron. His seniority was the only reason he held the title. He sighed. The team's recent losing streak had morale at rock bottom, and Kenneth's taunts had only added insult to injury.

He was relieved Aaron was not there; else, fists might have flown.

Aaron could not find humor in the quarrels inside.

These clashes were common, and their seven-game losing streak, a stark reversal from their previous seven-win streak, was a tough pill for anyone to swallow.

With Aaron around, they managed to keep it together, but in his absence, tempers flared even hotter.

Vivienne frowned. She remembered when this team was a united force set on claiming the championship. Now, it was a stark contrast.

"Vivienne..." Aaron bowed his head, too ashamed to look Vivienne in the eye.

Vivienne kicked

his

it, Kenneth, not again... Holy smokes,

as they recognized Vivienne;

we thought

with you back, Vivienne, we've got a

we'll

looked at Vivienne with a

eyes shining like stars as he gazed at

their surprise, Vivienne's face was stormy. "You call yourselves pro

smiles faded, and hope dimmed in their eyes. The room fell into an awkward silence, and even Aaron was

Bennett spoke up. "Vivienne, everyone's just really excited to

Now you remember you're supposed to lead this

faded as he looked down, fiddling with his fingers. Despite being the oldest, he seemed small

too well how he

do if he was disrespected by his teammates, overlooked by management, and dismissed

on the verge of retirement after the World Championships. Who would

up a chair. "Bennett, you're the captain. You're supposed to set the example and earn their

"I... My skills are lacking.

Bennett, but he did not dare with Vivienne

Hawk Club. You have the highest solo-win rate. When you were racking up championships, these kids were still in diapers. And now you're telling me you're not up

his throat, the glory days still vivid

a big temper, I see. Think you can do

being the loudest, even

not good enough..." Quentin mumbled a response, clearly not

you forgotten how Bennett signed you despite the club's higher-ups not approving? He bet his entire career on you! Before you entered

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