Chapter 486

“You just disrespected our nation, as well as the owners and management of the team,” snarled Jared, his face inches from Twig’s. “Get your sorry ass back to the locker room and get changed. You’ll never wear that uniform again!”

“I have a right to sit during the anthem!” yelled the player. “I was just exercising my rights. I’m not a slave! You don’t own me!”

“No, thank God, we don’t,” retorted Jared hotly. “We do however own that goddamn uniform you’re wearing, and I want you out of it right now. You’ve disgraced yourself and the team. Get the fuck back to the locker room or I’ll drag you back!”

The man glared from Jared to Steve but then shrugged in response. “My lawyer will take this fucking team to the cleaners. The players’ union will have a field day with you, you right wing bastards. You’re about to make me very rich!”

The team’s coaches and players stood silently by as the two men yelled at each other. As Twig turned and headed for the locker room, th