Bab 43: Chapter 7&8: Cracks in the System

Chapter 7: The Pressure Builds

The atmosphere in the arena is electric as the day of Jack's next match arrives. The stands are packed with fans waving flags and chanting, the bright lights illuminating the octagonal cage where Jack and Aiden are set to fight. Despite the cheers, Jack feels a tightening knot in his stomach. He knows the stakes are higher than ever, with rumors swirling around Aiden's potential connections to the League's organizers and the underground betting scene. The pressure feels suffocating.