Synopsis

The silence between them was thick, a palpable thing. Andre’s words hung in the air, unheeded, and Pete offered no rejoinder. A chasm had opened, and it seemed unlikely to be bridged. The league, however, pressed forward. They had opted for an auction draft, a radical departure from tradition, and now faced unforeseen complications. The initial enthusiasm had curdled into a disquieting reality – the system was faltering, and the consequences were far-reaching.