“Oh? What’s going on here?” Elleri asked as she stepped into the faculty room, noticing her fellow teachers crammed in one corner, their eyes glued to the TV.
One of the younger male teachers spun around at the sound of her voice. “Ma’am Elleri! You’re here—come look at this. LA Sutherland is all over the news again. His team crushed the quarterfinals last night, which means they’re moving on to the semis. If they keep playing like this, the finals are practically guaranteed. And honestly? The championship is theirs to lose at this point.” His enthusiasm was infectious, and he eagerly stepped aside, gesturing toward the screen.
Elleri’s gaze flicked to the TV. The post-game interview was in full swing, and there he was—LA Sutherland, the star of the night, basking in the glory of yet ano
