Jack didn’t stay long after Lena’s award ceremony.
He shook a few hands, nodded to her mother, and disappeared before anyone could try for a photo. But the next morning, the city woke to another quiet tremor.
This time, in the sports section.
> “Jack Parker Acquires Harmonfield Titans, Flames, and Thunderhawks in Surprise Deal”
> “Is Harmonfield Becoming the New Mecca for Pro Athletics?”
> “From Tech to Turf: Dragon Corp Enters the Arena”
Emily read the headlines over black coffee, her screen buzzing with meeting invites. She didn’t need a memo to know Jack had already started.
By the time she arrived at Dragon Corp, the top floor conference room had been converted. Not for finance. Not for software. For sports.
Blueprints for stadium renovations. Contracts with internatio
