Close Enough to Burn
Ep1
Viva (Tristan's assistant)
Sir
Viva (Tristan's assistant)
Last night, a brawl broke out at Club Verve involving an unidentified man and Donovan Lee, heir to LeeTech Enterprises. Witnesses say the fight began after a heated argument—what was it about? No one knows, but this man
viva zooms in on a paused frame of Chase, throwing a punch
Viva (Tristan's assistant)
Has the internet talking
Tristan stands in front of a large screen, arms crossed, watching the footage. His jaw tightens.
Tristan Heusen
get me his name
Glass door swings open. Chase strolls in, unbothered, hands in his pockets, eyes sparkling with mischief.
chase Du Verre
well, this is fancy. It looks like you finally upgraded from tree houses and scraped knees 😀
Tristan Heusen
Chase Du Verre
chase Du Verre
oh good, you'd don't remember me, thought the money might have erased childhood
Tristan Heusen
your trending for hitting one of my companies clients.
Tristan Heusen
and now your in my office, care to explain?
chase Du Verre
I didn't hit him becouse of you, if that's what your hoping
chase Du Verre
his mouth just moved too much ☺️
Tristan Heusen
you haven't changed
chase Du Verre
and you've changed just enough to be boring 😂
They stare each other down—tension thick, past wounds quietly pulsing between them.
Ep 2
Chase flops into the leather chair across from Tristan's desk like he owns the place. Tristan remains standing, cold, and controlled.
chase Du Verre
(Looking around)
You know, I always pictured you in a job like this. Cold office. Sharper suits.
Tristan Heusen
And you? I imagined you'd be in a cell by now, not a scandal reel.😐
chase Du Verre
(chuckles)
Still charming, I see.
Tristan walks slowly around the desk, leans against the edge with arms crossed.
Tristan Heusen
why are you really here, chase?
chase Du Verre
I'm visiting. needed a change of view, didn't think it'd come with a lecture 🫤
Tristan Heusen
you punched Donovan Lee. that's not just some guy. He's involved in a potential merger with he heusen Corp
chase Du Verre
(genuinely confused)
And that’s my problem… how?
Tristan Heusen
He’s trying to spin the story. Make you look like a violent gold-digger.
chase Du Verre
violent is absurd
chase Du Verre
do I look like I need money 🤨
Tristan stares him down, unmoved.
Tristan Heusen
No. But I know you, Chase. You act like fire doesn’t burn you. But sooner or later—
chase Du Verre
(interrupting, smirking)
You forget—I am the fire.
A beat of silence. Tristan’s jaw clenches. There’s something simmering beneath his calm mask.
Tristan Heusen
I don’t have time for your games.😮💨
chase Du Verre
Then don’t play.
Chase rises, smooth and easy, stepping toward the door. He stops, glancing over his shoulder.
chase Du Verre
You gonna call security, or are we pretending you don’t miss me too?
He exits, leaving the door slightly open. Tristan doesn’t move. He just stares at the screen still showing Chase’s frozen image mid-punch. His eyes narrow
Ep 3
Young Tristan and Chase, sitting on a rooftop, laughing. Chase tosses a pebble down onto the empty street.
little chase
If we ever end up rich and boring, promise to punch me in the face.
little Tristan
Only if you punch me first.
Tristan’s mouth twitches. The tiniest hint of a smile… before it’s gone.
Tristan Heusen
he hasn't changed
Yuna Takahashi
(reading out loud, sarcastic)
“Playboy heir gets punchy—again.”
She glares at Chase, who’s lounging on her couch with a smoothie.
Yuna Takahashi
Seriously? You’re trending more than the actual tech scandal you caused.😑
chase Du Verre
(stretching)
I gave the internet something fun. You’re welcome.
Yuna Takahashi
Sits down, exhausted)
Yuna Takahashi
Chase, you punched Donovan Lee. He’s connected. You know Tristan’s name is tied up in that deal, right?
chase Du Verre
I didn't do it on purpose. He deserves it 🙄
Yuna Takahashi
You can’t just punch billionaires because they’re insufferable!
chase Du Verre
Why not? It’s a public service.
[Incoming Call – Damien (Big Bro)]
[Incoming Call – sienna (Lil Shit)]
[Incoming Call – Damien (Don’t Ignore Me)]
chase Du Verre
the brother alarm is going off 🙄
Yuna Takahashi
answer it, now
chase Du Verre
answe the call*
Damien Du Verre
serious tone*
Damien Du Verre
where are you
Yuna Takahashi
staring at him*
chase Du Verre
I'm handling i‐‐
Damien Du Verre
cuts him off*
Damien Du Verre
no, your stalling, get home now
Damien Du Verre
don't punch anyone else on the way 😒
chase Du Verre
no promises
chase Du Verre
cuts the call*
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