Chapter Five: A Defeat Worth Sixty-One Percent

Lin studied the article. It called Vidal, Kovac, and Serra “three unconventional deals” and quoted Serra's Champions League bonus precisely, but omitted San Aurelio's termination payment. Few people could read contracts and benefit from hiding total cost. “This isn't reporting. It's insurance,” Lin said. “If the team fails, Salin assigns the cheap signings to me. If it wins, he approved them.” “How do you fight that?” Elena asked. “Make the team win first.” Denied the training ground, Lin rebuilt the opener from broadcast footage. Reed had played twenty-seven minutes, entered free space three times, and made the wrong choice twice. The system said pace was not his rarest quality. 【JADEN REED】 【Compatibility as possession winger: 62】