"Hahaha, Richard, congratulations! It seems Machtseet City has finally clinched the Premier League title this season," Phil Anschutz said with a booming laugh.
It wasn't just Phil. The entire room seemed to erupt in celebration. His father patted his shoulder with pride, his mother's eyes welled with tears of joy, his brother shouted in triumph, and even his sister-in-law raised her glass in salute. One after another, voices chimed in with heartfelt congratulations.
After all, the scoreboard spoke louder than words—4–0. What suspense was left? What miracle could overturn such a lead? The match was still going, but the outcome was already carved in stone. Why not just bring out the trophy now?
Richard's heart pounded against his ribs, every beat echoing with victory. But he clenched his fists, forcing himself to stay composed. He had waited too long, worked too hard, to lose himself now.
