Episode 31: The Deal with the Devil
Jaden stood his ground, staring at the man in the dark jacket. This wasn't a scout. This wasn't a coach. This was something else.
The hallway was empty. The air felt colder. This was no coincidence.
The man smirked. "You're special, Carter. And special players don't follow the rules."
Jaden exhaled. "You still haven't told me who the hell you are."
The man tilted his head. "Call me an investor."
Jaden clenched his jaw. An investor? In what? His career? His downfall?
The man pulled a card from his pocket and handed it to Jaden.
A blank black card. No name. Just a number.
"Think about your future, Carter."
Then he walked away, disappearing into the shadows.
Jaden looked down at the card. What the hell was this?
He clenched his fist, shoving it in his pocket. This was another trap. And he wasn't about to fall for it.
But something told him… this wouldn't be the last time they talked.