Chapter Four: An Old Injury Worth Eight Million

That evening, Lin invited Ndiaye, a players' union lawyer, and an independent biomechanics specialist to the Old Dockyard. A three-dimensional gait analysis showed no structural cartilage damage. The supposed lesion was persistent inflammation caused by the incorrect lift. More importantly, Northcastle's files contained seventeen manual alterations to the lift height. The account responsible belonged to the sporting director's office. Ndiaye stared at the screen. “Why?” “Because you refused to give Crown Sports your representation rights two years ago,” Lin said. The young man was silent for a long time. “If I sue them, will Harborbridge still sign me?”