Chapter Five: The Goalkeeper No Giant Wanted

Inside the cover was the incorrect list of penalty takers Crown Sports had sent him eight years ago. News that the old investigation had reopened eclipsed the result that evening. Vale stopped Lin in the tunnel. “You think collecting a few failures gives you the power to challenge us?” “You have it backward.” Lin pointed toward the singing dressing room. “You turn valuable people into failures so you can dispose of them cheaply. Harborbridge only tears off the labels.” Vale's phone vibrated. He read the message and suddenly looked calm again. “Enjoy the semifinal. On Monday, the league will announce a financial compliance investigation into Harborbridge.” He straightened his tie.