Morning sunlight spilled gently through the tall windows of the Montiero mansion.
The house was unusually quiet.
For once.
Adrian walked down the stairs slowly, stretching his shoulders after a long night of training and… other moments.
A small smile appeared on his face when he remembered last night.
Valentina's confession.
The kisses.
The way they stayed on the field talking for hours.
He shook his head slightly.
Focus.
Just as he stepped into the kitchen—
A small figure jumped onto his back.
"Adriaaaan!"
He almost dropped the glass he was holding.
"Elena!"
His little sister laughed loudly.
"You promised we'd go out today!"
Adrian sighed dramatically.
"I did?"
Elena crossed her arms.
"Yes!"
Behind them, Lucas sat at the kitchen island drinking coffee.
He smirked.
"You better take her out."
Adrian raised an eyebrow.
"Why?"
Lucas grinned.
"Because she's been bragging to everyone that her big brother scored four goals."
Elena nodded proudly.
"You're famous!"
Adrian rubbed his forehead.
"Great…"
At that moment Camila Montiero walked into the kitchen holding her phone.
Her eyes sparkled with excitement.
"Correction."
"You're very famous."
She turned the phone screen toward him.
The highlight video had exploded overnight.
7.8 million views.
Adrian blinked.
"That's ridiculous."
Camila laughed.
"You're trending on football pages now."
Lucas chuckled.
"Get used to it."
Meanwhile…
Across the city…
Valentina Rousseau was already on a football field.
She ran through cones quickly.
Left.
Right.
Turn.
Accelerate.
Her coach watched carefully.
"Again."
Valentina nodded.
She wasn't smiling now.
No joking.
No flirting.
Only focus.
Her state league tournament was only three months away.
And she intended to dominate it.
She shot the ball.
Goal.
1-0
Her coach nodded slowly.
"Good."
But Valentina wasn't satisfied.
She placed another ball.
Shot again.
Goal.
2-0
Then again.
Goal.
3-0
She wiped sweat from her face.
"Again."
Back at the Montiero mansion…
Adrian grabbed his car keys.
The sleek black Bugatti Veyron waited in the driveway like a sleeping beast.
Elena's eyes widened.
"Are we taking that?!"
Adrian smirked.
"Of course."
Lucas laughed from the doorway.
"Don't crash it."
Camila added quickly.
"And don't get arrested."
Elena climbed into the passenger seat excitedly.
"This is the best day ever!"
The engine roared to life.
They drove through Miami's bright streets toward the shopping district.
Elena dragged Adrian into several stores.
Clothes.
Shoes.
Toys.
Ice cream.
Adrian carried half the bags.
"You're expensive."
Elena giggled.
"You're rich."
Adrian couldn't argue with that.
After shopping they walked into a nearby park.
Kids played football on a small field.
Elena pointed.
"Adrian! Play with them!"
Adrian sighed but walked over.
One kid passed him the ball.
"Show us something cool!"
Adrian shrugged.
He dribbled past two kids quickly.
Shot.
Goal.
1-0
The kids screamed happily.
Again.
Another dribble.
Another shot.
Goal.
2-0
Elena clapped loudly from the bench.
"Adrian is the best!"
Adrian laughed.
But suddenly—
The system activated again.
[𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗫 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠]
[𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡]
Maintain peak performance for 10 consecutive matches
Current progress: 1 / 10
Reward: Elite Skill Unlock
Adrian's eyes narrowed slightly.
Ten matches.
No mistakes.
That was serious.
He kicked the ball back to the kids.
Then his phone buzzed.
A message.
From Valentina.
"Training finished. Evening walk later?"
Adrian smiled.
He typed back.
"Always."
Elena peeked at his phone.
"Oooooh."
Adrian flicked her forehead.
"Mind your business."
She laughed loudly.
But somewhere else in Miami…
Someone else stared at the same football highlights again.
Isabella.
Her expression was complicated now.
Not anger.
Not pride.
Something else.
Something she refused to admit.
As the sun slowly began setting again…
Adrian stood in the park holding a football.
A new challenge waited.
A new goal.
A new hunt.
And the Apex Predator System was already watching.
What do you think will happen next — will Isabella finally approach Adrian again, or will a powerful new football rival appear?
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