What is the main conflict in Deal Breaker by Harlan Coben?

Harlan Coben's novel Deal Breaker centers around Manhattan sports agent Myron Bolitar and his newest high-profile client, quarterback Christian Steele. Steele, fresh out of Reston University, stands to become the highest paid rookie in NFL history and is looking to sign a lucrative deal with the Titans, a New York City team. Negotiations are not going well, however, as Otto Burke, owner of the Titans, thinks the salary demand is too high. Christian Steele is new to the world of professional athletics, and he looks to Myron for guidance.