Chapter One: The Red Words on the Severance Agreement

“You pledged your shares?” Lin asked. Her eyes sharpened. “That isn't in the agreement.” “It's on your face. The four point seven million isn't a transfer budget. It's the last bridge loan the bank will release. If you miss repayment in three days, Obsidian Capital gets this stadium.” Her fingers closed into a fist. “You can still walk.” Lin signed. “I just climbed out of one giant club's glass coffin. I won't watch another club get buried alive.” As the ink dried, a mass email appeared on Su's computer. Crown Sports announced that Milo Kovac would choose among Northcastle United, Redfort, and Real Madeira the following evening. Opening price: twenty million euros. Su looked at Lin. “How does four point seven buy that?”