The Final

Evan Cole is a professional hockey player known for discipline, silence, and control. On the ice, he is reliable. Off it, he is guarded—carrying the weight of expectations, injuries, and a career constantly judged under public scrutiny. Every mistake is analyzed. Every hesitation questioned. Lina Moore works behind the scenes as a performance analyst, trained to observe without interference and report without bias. Her world is built on fairness, boundaries, and emotional restraint. She does not chase attention, nor does she cross professional lines—no matter how personal the stakes become. When Evan’s performance comes under review, Lina is assigned to monitor him. What begins as quiet observation turns into something neither of them planned. As media pressure grows, injuries threaten Evan’s stability, and professional opportunities test Lina’s integrity, both are forced to confront the cost of distance and the risk of closeness. Evan struggles between control and vulnerability. Lina must decide how much warmth she can offer without compromising herself. Their connection unfolds slowly—through shared silence, unspoken understanding, and moments where restraint matters more than confession. UNDER REVIEW is a slow-burn sports romance about pressure, trust, and the delicate line between professionalism and intimacy—where love is not loud, but steady, and sometimes the bravest choice is simply staying present.

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