THE TRUTH THAT BURNS

THE TRUTH THAT BURNS

Chapter 1: The Pain of a Lie

Riven Hale sat behind his massive desk, his fingers tapping rhythmically against the polished wood. Across from him, a man in a tailored suit was speaking—his voice smooth, practiced. But Riven wasn’t listening to the words. He was waiting for the pain.
And then it came. A sharp, stabbing sensation spread across his chest, like a knife twisting beneath his ribs. His jaw tightened.
Liar
The man kept talking, unaware that every false word felt like fire against Riven’s skin. "Our company has always been loyal to Hale Industries, Mr. Hale. We only seek a fair partnership."
Another sharp pang. Another lie. Riven leaned back in his chair, his expression unreadable. He had mastered the art of hiding his reactions. If there was one thing he had learned over the years, it was that people would always lie to him. They lied for money. They lied for power. They lied for love.Another sharp pang. Another lie.
"I will personally ensure this deal benefits both of us." The pain in his chest spiked, but Riven didn’t flinch. He simply exhaled, slow and measured. Then he stood up.
RIVEN HALE/RIVEN/MC
RIVEN HALE/RIVEN/MC
You’re wasting my time. *His voice was calm, almost bored*
The man blinked. “Excuse me?”
RIVEN HALE/RIVEN/MC
RIVEN HALE/RIVEN/MC
I said, you’re wasting my time. *Riven adjusted his cufflinks, his tone like ice* I don’t work with liars.
The man’s face paled. “I—I don’t understand—”
Riven shot him a cold, knowing look. The silence stretched. The man swallowed hard. Then, without another word, he grabbed his briefcase and left the office.
He had built his empire on logic, not trust. No one got close. No one mattered. That was how he survived.
To be continued
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Episodes
1 Chapter 1: The Pain of a Lie
2 Chapter 2: When the Lies Began
3 Chapter 3: The New Assistant
4 Chapter 4: An Assistant Like No Other
5 Chapter 5: The Man Who Didn’t Fear Riven Hale
6 Chapter 6: The CEO Who Wouldn’t Behave
7 Chapter 7: Riven Hale’s Worst Lunch Ever
8 Chapter 8: The CEO Who Wouldn’t Take the Hint
9 Chapter 9: Unwelcome Visits
10 Chapter 10: The Gift & The Curse
11 Chapter 11: Judging You Silently (But Not Really)
12 Chapter 12: The CEO Who Knew Too Much
13 Chapter 13: The Devil Wears Armani (And So Does Noah)
14 Chapter 14: Riven Hale’s Worst Nightmare
15 Chapter 15: Riven Hale Is One Second Away From Screaming
16 Chapter 16: Riven Hale’s Patience Is Gone. Absolutely Gone.
17 Chapter 17: Riven Hale Enjoys One Day of Peace (Almost).
18 Chapter 18: Riven Hale vs. His Mother (Round One).
19 Chapter 19: Riven Wants a Break (Too Bad Noah Exists).
20 Chapter 20: Riven’s Savage Era (Activated).
21 Chapter 21: Riven vs. Noah vs. A Very Stupid Man.
22 Chapter 22: A CEO, A Bodyguard, and A Very Distracting Problem.
23 Chapter 23: Ethan vs. The Devil in a Suit
24 Chapter 24: Ethan in danger? Ethan is danger
25 Chapter 25: The Wrath of Riven Hale
26 Chapter 26: The Quiet Between the Storm
27 Chapter 27: A Line Crossed
28 Chapter 28: Don't Walk Away
29 Chapter 29: Eat Glass or Ask for Help?
30 Chapter 30: Press, Lies, and Tension You Can Cut With a Knife
31 Chapter 31: the mole, the bitch and the betrayal
Episodes

Updated 31 Episodes

1
Chapter 1: The Pain of a Lie
2
Chapter 2: When the Lies Began
3
Chapter 3: The New Assistant
4
Chapter 4: An Assistant Like No Other
5
Chapter 5: The Man Who Didn’t Fear Riven Hale
6
Chapter 6: The CEO Who Wouldn’t Behave
7
Chapter 7: Riven Hale’s Worst Lunch Ever
8
Chapter 8: The CEO Who Wouldn’t Take the Hint
9
Chapter 9: Unwelcome Visits
10
Chapter 10: The Gift & The Curse
11
Chapter 11: Judging You Silently (But Not Really)
12
Chapter 12: The CEO Who Knew Too Much
13
Chapter 13: The Devil Wears Armani (And So Does Noah)
14
Chapter 14: Riven Hale’s Worst Nightmare
15
Chapter 15: Riven Hale Is One Second Away From Screaming
16
Chapter 16: Riven Hale’s Patience Is Gone. Absolutely Gone.
17
Chapter 17: Riven Hale Enjoys One Day of Peace (Almost).
18
Chapter 18: Riven Hale vs. His Mother (Round One).
19
Chapter 19: Riven Wants a Break (Too Bad Noah Exists).
20
Chapter 20: Riven’s Savage Era (Activated).
21
Chapter 21: Riven vs. Noah vs. A Very Stupid Man.
22
Chapter 22: A CEO, A Bodyguard, and A Very Distracting Problem.
23
Chapter 23: Ethan vs. The Devil in a Suit
24
Chapter 24: Ethan in danger? Ethan is danger
25
Chapter 25: The Wrath of Riven Hale
26
Chapter 26: The Quiet Between the Storm
27
Chapter 27: A Line Crossed
28
Chapter 28: Don't Walk Away
29
Chapter 29: Eat Glass or Ask for Help?
30
Chapter 30: Press, Lies, and Tension You Can Cut With a Knife
31
Chapter 31: the mole, the bitch and the betrayal

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