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69: Underground

Author: Aria Wilde
last update Last Updated: 2025-06-24 22:24:34
Jax’s pov

The TV was just background noise—something to fill the silence while I answered backlogged emails and signed off on logistics for the press follow-up. I barely even heard the first few words of the broadcast until I saw the red banner flash across the screen.

BREAKING: Authorities Investigate Underground Tennis Betting Rings.

I froze mid-click, fingers hovering above the remote.

The news anchor’s voice sharpened: “—what officials are calling a wide-scale operation involving secret matches, off-the-record player appearances, and ties to high-stakes gambling. Anonymous sources claim several top athletes participated in these unregulated games, which were often held in luxury venues across America, Europe and Asia.”

A clip flashed across the screen—grainy footage of a rooftop tennis court under low lighting. No faces, just shadows. One of the players had a swing eerily similar to mine.

My stomach dropped.

I muted the TV and leaned forward, staring at the footage. It
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