Chapter 99

Cody

These dinners are a drag but they’re important. It’s when the networking happens, when future players get noticed, when we get sponsorships not just as teams but also as individuals. My assistant has advised me that there are people here from Gucci, Prada and Nike all looking for the next face to sell their products and to be their brand ambassador.

I’ve been seated on a table of ten, Atlas is already sitting down looking very smart in his Ralph Lauren tux. He is their face for men’s wear, and it looks pretty amazing on him. I can see with his glacial eyes, broad smile and strong jawline why they have chosen him. He nods as I take my seat, either side of me are sitting women. It’s the usual format, male, female.

“Do you know where they’ll be seating Immi?” I ask him as I take my seat.

“She’s been put on a different table with the photographers and the assistants.” He says and takes a sip of his water.

“That’s crap. We should have her on your table, she’s your sister for fuck’s sa