Page 103 of Wrong Pucking Player

“Just confirmed with Katherine. The more intriguing thing is her apparent ex.”

“Andrews’s ex is Cyrus Jr.”

“Apparently not her only one,” Oliver admits. “She knows Fernandez.”

The silence is deafening.

“Don’t.” The chilled force of command in Armani’s voice ignites goosebumps across my skin. “You don’t involve her.”

“She’s already involved, my friend,” Oliver only sounds more amused. “Real question is, how far will you go to protect her?”

“You know the answer to that.”

“Even if it means going against your best buddy in the world?” Oliver inquires.

I know they’re talking about Jayce.

“Winchester would throw me to wolves if it means he gets his glory at the top of the hockey leagues. I’m nothing but a steppingstone to him.”

“And Andrews?”

He doesn’t answer immediately, as the gentle brush of fingers through my short locks further relaxes me.

“Andrews would fight to wit’s end to make sure I get the best bargain in any deal. Even if it means she doesn’t benefit from it.”

“If you can answer like that, I think you can acknowledge you like her.”

“You’re a real pain in my ass, you know that?”

“That’s what big brothers do, don’t you think?”

Wait a damn minute…

Oscar… and Oliver… are brothers?

“Five minutes and wake her up. I’ll get Mr. Champion to call for Cyrus Jr. and Winchester to do some random shit through the stadium so we have enough time here. Katherine has a plan so we can make this suite the perfect target if your girl is willing to participate. It’ll be risky and not a place where she can stay consistently, but I guess she can go back to her place.”

“Her place is being renovated,” Armani grumbles.

“Perfect,” Oliver sounds even more pleased. “Have fun bonding with your girl.”

“You’re such a goon,” Armani grunts.

“The fact you’ve not once corrected me proves I should become a matchmaker.”

“Do that shit for yourself and your sweet maiden, Marilyn.”

“I can’t make a move on her, dummy. I bodyguard her. Plus, she’s my bro’s little sister. I can’t tap that.”

“You and I know that’s not stopping you.”

“You and I know why you keep playing hockey with your fake best friend when you have a whole empire waiting for you to claim.”

“Hmph.”

“That’s the cue that means your social meter broke,” Oliver concludes. “Bringing her in will ensure she’s protected. I’ve known her for a long-ass time. Same with Leo. We’d gladly offer extra protection if shit hits the fan. If Katherine is willing to be open with her, it means she’ll protect this information without a second thought. This is our only shot to take them all down at once, Oscar. Or else, Winchester, Fernandez, and the other two families will do everything to destroy the peace we’ve worked eons to preserve.”

There’s a moment of silence.

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