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Goal! The Manchester United City Captains

Chapter 2 The Unmasking Gala

Word Count: 872    |    Released on: 17/07/2025

scent of sweat the players including Maya and Leo were used to. She stood near a marble pillar, the borrowed evening gown clinging like armor. Every fla

s like moths to flame. Leo, in his tailored tux, moved like the room belonged to him every step deliberate, every smile calibrated. His golden

r the spotlight. It followed him. She had to ear

onestly, May, these foods are the only good thing abou

n our physio gear," Maya muttered, s

his is all for show. Oh gre

s and sharper instincts, glided toward them like a Vogue missil

t be shy. Sir Alistair wants a quick shot of the

ng expertly shepherded in their

and brief. United we stand.

ya Davies," he said, offering a hand. "

n their hands touched, Maya felt an unexpected

ing posters," she replied, her voice even, with

s expression faltered. It w

"Well, I try to do my

eras. Budgets. Opportunities that don't requ

le more. His jaw tightened. "I w

e men's team," sh

owstring. A silent battle waged

. "Alright! Let's get that photo, shall we

hing was amiss. A snapshot of forced unity. To Maya and Leo

ice syrupy and loud. "And now, for a bit of fun! A friendly sk

er competitive instinct flare

e designated athletic gear, he

e ballroom, Leo was already there, adjusting his laces like he belo

t for char

was

Crossbar

ball smacked the bar with precision. A smooth

ot sliced through the air, striking the bar w

rike. The crowd murmured.

: Dribbli

et, fancy cuts, a blur of

efficient strides. She finished faster. A be

dimmed. Ju

Shootout. One shot ea

up. Boom! top corner, uns

n M

rs twitched. Her thoughts flicked back to a missed penal

trike.

ust out of reach, kissin

. Then an explosion

lebrate. She

il of respect and curiosity

d, gave the fain

but not together. The tension between

e had s

f them was pl

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1 Chapter 1 The Game and the Glare2 Chapter 2 The Unmasking Gala3 Chapter 3 Shared Spaces, Hidden Frictions4 Chapter 4 Cracks in the Facade5 Chapter 5 The Architect and The Artist6 Chapter 6 A Dive and a Guardian Angel7 Chapter 7 Whispers in the Shadows8 Chapter 8 Stolen Moments and Unspoken Desires9 Chapter 9 The Impossible Secret10 Chapter 10 The Wager's Edge11 Chapter 11 The Aftermath of Defiance12 Chapter 12 Whispers and War Games13 Chapter 13 A Glimmer of Hope, A Shadow of Doubt14 Chapter 14 The Leak and The Lie15 Chapter 15 The Pressure Cooker16 Chapter 16 The Trap and The Shield17 Chapter 17 The United City Showdown18 Chapter 18 The Snake in the Grass19 Chapter 19 The Undercurrent of Betrayal20 Chapter 20 The Silent Predator21 Chapter 21 The Stage is Set22 Chapter 22 Confronting Shadows23 Chapter 23 The Bait24 Chapter 24 The Digital Web25 Chapter 25 The Unveiling26 Chapter 26 The Storm Gathers27 Chapter 27 The Tightening Net28 Chapter 28 The Edge of Exposure29 Chapter 29 The Reckoning and The Respite30 Chapter 30 A Glimmer of Triumph, A Twist of Fate31 Chapter 31 Unforeseen Consequences32 Chapter 32 The Aftershocks33 Chapter 33 THE RECKONING OF SCARLETT34 Chapter 34 The Club's Reckoning35 Chapter 35 The Architects of Change36 Chapter 36 The Blueprint of Hope37 Chapter 37 The Ghost of Austerity38 Chapter 38 England Calls, Shadows Loom39 Chapter 39 Echoes of the Past40 Chapter 40 The Trap Within the Trap41 Chapter 41 The Fall of the Old Guard42 Chapter 42 The Unexpected Ally43 Chapter 43 A Conversation of Integrity44 Chapter 44 The Ultimatum and the Opportunity45 Chapter 45 A Public Confession46 Chapter 46 The Aftermath of Truth47 Chapter 47 The Silent War48 Chapter 48 The Night Before49 Chapter 49 The Final50 Chapter 50 The Morning After