Right around that time, I noticed a flood of public apology statements from multiple media outlets directed at me. The tide of public opinion turned completely overnight, and even Neo and his three other teammates found themselves on the receiving end of endless online backlash.
Neo was handed a lifetime ban from competing. With the scandal staying glued to the top of the trending search lists for days on end, the entire industry decided to blacklist him permanently.
At the same time, an offer letter landed in my inbox from a top-tier sports agency, boasting a seven-figure annual salary.
I didn't hesitate for a second to accept it. I immediately started packing my bags, planning to leave in three days.
End of Elodie's POV
Neo, on the other hand, was on the verge of a full-on meltdown.
