Tate squeezed his fist hard. Tate knew he did wrong. His actions caused people to lose money and the joy for the sport, but he didn't do it on purpose and Raymond had no right to question what he had become.
Where was Raymond when his friend died? and when his friend's wife got admitted into the hospital!
Raymond had no right to judge what he had become, and as for the people of Apex Grove, he would make them proud by winning the state tournament.
"I accept your challenge!"
Tate sounded again as he took his stance. Raymond's lips formed a half smile.
"We can't fight here. We will fight at the backyard of this building."
With those few words, Raymond walked away and Tate followed him from behind. They arrived at the backyard of the building. Raymond and Tate stood ten footsteps away from each other.
Sir Theodore tried to talk some sense into both of the men, but they refused to listen, since Tate agreed there was nothing he could do.