A photo of hockey star Julian near his rival Dante's locker room sparks a media scandal. Under public pressure, both men passionately deny any personal relationship, convincing the press and fans it was just a misunderstanding. However, after the press conference, an associate reveals this was a deliberate PR maneuver to protect Julian's commercial value. He then blackmails Julian, using compromising photos of Julian and Dante as leverage to force the player to throw his next game, threatening to end his career if he refuses.