Riven did not like Noah Blackwood.
And that was a problem.
Because Noah liked him a little too much.
NOAH BLACKWOOD/NOAH/ML
Riven, *Noah said smoothly, picking up a champagne glass* You look tense.
RIVEN HALE/RIVEN/MC
*Riven took a deep breath* (Control. Stay calm. Don’t murder him)
RIVEN HALE/RIVEN/MC
I look tense, *he said, voice flat* because this party is a waste of my time.
NOAH BLACKWOOD/NOAH/ML
*Leaned in slightly, smirking* Or maybe you’re just nervous because of me?
Riven choked on his drink.
—
First of all, HOW DARE HE?
Second of all, HOW DARE HE?
RIVEN HALE/RIVEN/MC
*Glared* You think too highly of yourself.
NOAH BLACKWOOD/NOAH/ML
*Tilted his head, looking way too entertained* Do I?
Yes. Absolutely. One hundred percent.
And the worst part? Riven still couldn’t hear a single thought from him.
🔹 Random Investor’s Thoughts: “Omg, are they flirting? Is this a romance novel?”
🔹 Another Businessman: “Damn, that tension is intense.”
🔹 Someone Else: “They look hot together.”
Riven’s eye twitched.
This was getting ridiculous.
RIVEN HALE/RIVEN/MC
Mr. Blackwood, *Riven said, forcing a polite smile* Are you here for business or just to annoy me?
NOAH BLACKWOOD/NOAH/ML
*Grinned* Why can’t it be both?
RIVEN HALE/RIVEN/MC
(I’m going to throw this champagne at his face.)
Ethan suddenly rushed over, looking panicked.
ETHAN PARK/ETHAN/MC'S ASSISTANT
Boss, we have a problem, *he whispered*
RIVEN HALE/RIVEN/MC
*Sighed, already exhausted* What now?
ETHAN PARK/ETHAN/MC'S ASSISTANT
*Hesitated* Uh… someone accidentally sent the company’s financial report to a cooking blog.
RIVEN HALE/RIVEN/MC
....
NOAH BLACKWOOD/NOAH/ML
“…Pft.”
Did this man just try NOT to laugh?!
NOAH BLACKWOOD/NOAH/ML
*Smirked* That’s rough, buddy.
RIVEN HALE/RIVEN/MC
*Slowly turned to face him* You don’t work for me. You don’t get to call me ‘buddy'
NOAH BLACKWOOD/NOAH/ML
*Noah took a sip of his drink, eyes shining with amusement* Not yet
RIVEN HALE/RIVEN/MC
(OH, HE DID NOT JUST SAY THAT)
🔹 Some Woman’s Thoughts: “They’re either going to kill each other or get married.”
🔹 Old CEO Guy: “Damn, the sexual tension.”
ETHAN PARK/ETHAN/MC'S ASSISTANT
Ethan’s Thoughts: “I hope Riven doesn’t commit a crime.”
RIVEN HALE/RIVEN/MC
*Pinched the bridge of his nose* I need a vacation.
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