SHATTERED ICE:One rink, bound by betrayal
I could see Cole’s expression harden at the end of the table, his jaw flexing once.
A fresh wave of murmurs rippled through the room,pens scratching, lenses zooming in. The man leaned forward, clearly savoring the reaction. “So, it is true. Was it a routine check-up, or,”
“Routine,” I cut in before he could finish, keeping my tone clipped, professional. “Every athlete goes through them. Eyes, joints, reflexes… you name it. It’s part of staying in top form.”
My lips curved into the kind of polite smile I’d learned to perfect over the years,one that gave nothing away. But inside, I could feel the burn of realization setting in.
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