Chapter 138: Loan Shark (14)

 Score: 77–71 – Blazing Fox leads

Time Remaining: 4:22 – 3rd Quarter

 

The arena lights pulsed overhead, casting a sheen of sweat on every player's face. The air was electric tension radiating from both benches as the scoreboard glared like a warning.

 

Louie Gee jogged onto the court.

His sneakers slapped the hardwood, chest rising with a deep inhale. As he passed Ryan, their palms slapped in a quick handoff.

 

Ryan gave a toothy grin. "Don't let 'em bully you, Street King."

 

Louie chuckled under his breath.

"Nah. I'm about to show them how the streets do math. One-on-one equals barbecue."

 

From the sideline, Ayumi raised an eyebrow, surprised at the energy coming off Louie. She looked at Ethan, who nodded slightly, eyes fixed on Louie's form.