The next day was painfully early. The club gates were supposed to be closed, but Richard had arrived at the meeting room well before dawn. He settled at the head of the table, one leg crossed, fingers drumming lightly against the surface as if rehearsing a rhythm only he could hear.
British paparazzi are notorious, not just for the intensity of the scandals they expose, but also for being far more intrusive than their counterparts in other countries. Once a story surfaced, they didn't stop. When it comes to tracking down scoops after news breaks, they excel, leaving even Germany, Spanish, or even Italian journalists far behind, who lack the same degree of sensitivity and awareness.
Richard knew this all too well from his playing days.
