The arena was quieter now, the chaos of earlier drills reduced to faint echoes of bouncing balls, skates, and murmured instructions. Mila stood at the rink’s edge, clipboard in hand, reviewing notes from the day’s session. The media attention had sharpened the players focus, but the subtle tension hadn’t entirely dissipated.Kai approached quietly, his steps careful not to draw attention. “Mila,” he said, voice low, “can we step aside for a minute?”She glanced toward the open corner near the arena’s practice office, nodding subtly. “Of course,” she answered. They moved to a quieter space, just off the main floor, where the sound of bouncing balls and distant chatter became muffled. Kai leaned against the edge of the railing, arms crossed loosely, his intense gaze fixed on her. “You handled the media attention exceptionally today,” he said. “I need you to understand how rare that is.”Mila gave a small smile but stayed straight. “Thanks, Kai. It was intense, but I managed. The team
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