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
You’re wasting my time. *His voice was calm, almost bored*
The man blinked. “Excuse me?”
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
AUTHOR
New, new, new~
AUTHOR
A girl/boy told me to make a story similar to my other story 'my second life'
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❤️ Lily 💙
waiting for next update 😄
2025-03-25
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caught by exams ಥ‿ಥ
😍😍😍😍✨✨
2025-03-26
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caught by exams ಥ‿ಥ
let's gooooooooooo 😆😆😆😆😆
2025-03-26
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