CHAPTER 119

“What do you even know about me or football? You’re just a chick.”

“Maybe, but I’ve been watching the Cougars play since I was born. I grew up in a household who have been a fan for generations. I know you’re a talented footballer and your stats are off the charts. Cheese and rice! That mark you took in the fourth quarter against the Nomads was pure gold. But it doesn’t matter how good you are because everyone thinks you are an a-hole. You could be the best forward to have ever lived but you will never get the respect and admiration of the fans unless you get your marshmallows together and start acting like a grown-up.”

They stared at one another for a moment before Darius sunk back into his chair. “Fine,” he said. “Let’s get on with it then.”

“You going to deal with that?” Frankie asked as they walked away from the conference room.

“Deal with what?” Liam asked.

“That fucker. You’re going to make sure he doesn’t touch my sister, right?”

“Yeah,” Liam said. His gut was churnin