Chapter 732

Chapter 732:

“I’m beyond excited for this!” Evie shouted, her energy overflowing as she squeezed Fernanda’s hand. “I’ve been counting down the hours!” The lights flickered, then dimmed, and the commentators’ voices reverberated through the space. The large screen came to life, flashing with the players’ faces, while the referee made his final checks.

In the front two rows, the players’ families, substitutes, and club managers were already settled in. Bonita claimed a spot in the third row, diagonally behind Fernanda, ensuring she’d be noticed if Fernanda turned her head.

When Fernanda briefly looked over, Bonita met her gaze and offered a warm smile.

The competition started with lightning speed, and the noise in the arena gradually faded. The commentators’ voices grew sharper, cutting through the hushed tension.

Neal’s team was firing on all cylinders today, their movements smooth and calculated. Kevin’s side was performing well too, opting for a calmer approach than usual. Instead of their trademark aggressiveness, they chose to match Neal’s team’s pace during the early stages.

As the team battles raged on, the atmosphere thickened with tension. Evie’s grip on Fernanda’s hand tightened so much that Fernanda wondered if she’d end up with bruises.

Evie had planned to explain the game to Curran, but as the match unfolded, she found herself speechless, overwhelmed by the excitement. Fernanda, naturally, took on the role of clarifying the details.

She started with the basics, explaining the core rules: what the players were supposed to do and the key skills of their chosen characters. Curran caught on quickly, and by the time the first round ended, he had a solid grasp of the game’s mechanics.

Even though the flashing lights and the players’ identities were lost on him, Curran understood the basic premise: destroy the enemy team’s Nexus while defending your own.

Neal’s team clinched the first game. It had been a tense match, with both teams constantly shifting the lead. The crowd was buzzing, their anticipation growing as they eagerly awaited the next round. The following game didn’t disappoint either, with both sides clashing fiercely and putting on an electrifying show. By the time the first half wrapped up, both teams were locked at 2-2. This set the stage for a nail-biting second half, where the next two wins would determine the victor.

During halftime, Fernanda gently removed Evie’s hand from hers. “My hand isn’t your armrest,” she remarked, her tone playful. Evie’s face flushed in surprise. “Oh, sorry! I didn’t mean to—” Hoping to make amends, Evie took Fernanda’s hand with both of hers, rubbing it gently as if trying to erase the awkwardness.

Fernanda then headed for the lounge where Neal and the rest of the team were gathered, their mood upbeat as they confidently discussed their chances of winning.

𝖁𝗂𝖊𝗐 𝗋𝗂𝗀𝗁𝗍 𝗁𝖾𝗋𝖾: g𝗮𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⫽ⅽ𝗈𝗆

Bonita, however, was a bundle of nerves. Her phone was flooded with frantic messages to Fernanda, her panic evident in every word. “What if they actually win? What do I do then? I can’t calm down!”

Fernanda offered a few reassuring words before stepping out of the lounge, only to find herself face to face with Kevin as he exited from his team’s side.

The moment Kevin spotted Fernanda, his posture stiffened, and he cast a smug, condescending glance in her direction.

“We’re winning this!” Kevin declared, his voice thick with self-assuredness.

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