Manchester City arrived and departed in a rush. They landed in Amsterdam on Monday and played their UEFA Champions League match against Ajax at the ArenA on Wednesday afternoon. After the game, they flew back to London, and the team disbanded at 8 PM.
The match ended in a resounding victory for City, who convincingly defeated Ajax 2–0 on their home turf.
The next morning, Richard rose early from his bed in the sleek, modern room of the Sea Containers Hotel.
As the soft morning light filtered in through the curtains, he stretched and sat up slowly, taking a quiet moment before starting the day. There it was—the River Irwell, calm and dignified beneath the overcast morning sky, its surface reflecting the soft, silvery hues of the clouds above.
After a quick shower, he headed downstairs, made himself a simple breakfast, and left a note on the counter before driving toward Harry's new office—the Manchester branch of Maddox Entertainment.
