It's about honoring you, about proving that the Hayes name means something. I'll fight with everything I have, not just for me but for you.
I won't let you down.
Jack."
He folded the letter and placed it in his bag. It wasn't much, but it was enough to steady his resolve.
The arena was packed, the energy electric as fans poured in to watch the next round of the Iron Fist Tournament. The announcer's voice boomed through the speakers.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the moment you've been waiting for! In the blue corner, with an undefeated record of 20 wins and 18 submissions… the master of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… Andre 'The Cobra' Vasquez!"
Andre entered the arena to a thunderous ovation, his confidence palpable. Dressed in green and yellow shorts, he moved like a predator, his eyes scanning the crowd before locking onto Jack.
