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“But he should have more respect,” Tucker said.
“Since when do I have respect?” I asked.
I stood up too.
Ellen and I began to face off.
It didn’t intimidate me for a second that the woman before me was worth billions.
I didn’t give a shit about the fact that her husband was the guy who signed my big paychecks either.
She knew that as she looked back at me.
She was taller than Tucker but much shorter than me.
Not an ounce of fear showing, though.
Her eyes were crystal blue, but aged.
As was her face.
She definitely wasn’t some plastic surgery addict.
But she did have some work done.
Just the basics though.
“Mom, aren’t you scared?” Timothy asked.
“Of what? Atlas?” Ellen asked. “I think he’s a big teddy bear.”
“More like a grizzly,” I said. “And I don’t care what someone is worth…”
“Okay, this feels extremely tense,” Tucker said. “Atlas, focus that anger on me. I’m the one who screwed you over here.”
“No,” Ellen said. “It was me. I chose you, Atlas. Out of the entire team, I chose you to be the one for our little promotion.”
My lip snarled. “Little promotion, huh?”
“It’s not a secret that our organization is the worst team in the league, record wise. But I feel we have a great organization from the inside. We take care of our fans. We take care of our city too. But I decided I want something bigger as we move into another season. Maybe we aren’t destined to win a lot of games, but we sure as hell are going to be visible.”
“So why not give kids some free shit when they show up to a game?” I asked.
“Atlas,” Tucker growled.
“Tucker, stop,” Ellen said. “Atlas, I wanted to be here today to see you. I wanted to shake your hand, welcome you to the family, and then thank you for your support. We have a very rabid fanbase. The thought of someone winning a date with you is a very enticing offer.”
“Couldn’t have picked the star on your team?” I asked.
“You are the star now,” Ellen asked.
“I’m far from a star, Ellen,” I said.
“That’s Mrs. Verwert,” Tucker whispered.
“Ellen is just fine,” Ellen said to me.
She offered her hand to me.
