THE TRUTH THAT BURNS Chapter 19: Riven Wants a Break (Too Bad Noah Exists).

Chapter 19: Riven Wants a Break (Too Bad Noah Exists).

After escaping his mother, Riven needed peace. So, he went back to his office, locked the door, and ignored every email, call, and text.

For exactly ten minutes. —

ETHAN PARK/ETHAN/MC'S ASSISTANT

Ethan’s Thoughts (outside the door): “Should I check if he’s alive?”

🔹 Some Employee Texting Another: “Boss looks like he’s about to quit life.” 🔹 Some Intern’s Thoughts: “Wow, being rich seems so stressful.”

Then, his phone rang. Noah.

RIVEN HALE/RIVEN/MC

*Riven stared* — Riven’s Thoughts: “No.”

The phone kept ringing. Riven grabbed it, answered, and said

RIVEN HALE/RIVEN/MC

Silence. —

NOAH BLACKWOOD/NOAH/ML

*Noah chuckled* You didn’t even let me speak

RIVEN HALE/RIVEN/MC

*Sighed* Exactly. Bye.

NOAH BLACKWOOD/NOAH/ML

*hummed* Wait.

Riven hated how smooth his voice sounded

NOAH BLACKWOOD/NOAH/ML

There’s a business party tonight. You’re invited

RIVEN HALE/RIVEN/MC

*Frowned* No.

RIVEN HALE/RIVEN/MC

*Chuckled again* Oh, but you have to come.

RIVEN HALE/RIVEN/MC

(Says who? God?)

🔹 Some Employee Nearby: “Boss looks like he’s about to throw his phone.”

RIVEN HALE/RIVEN/MC

Why? *Riven finally asked*

NOAH BLACKWOOD/NOAH/ML

*Voice turned teasing* Because I’ll be there. And you wouldn’t want to miss me, would you?

Riven ended the call.

ETHAN PARK/ETHAN/MC'S ASSISTANT

Ethan’s Thoughts (watching from the side): “Boss really just hung up on the most powerful CEO in the city.”

Some Assistant Whispering: “Wait, was that Noah? Are they flirting??”

RIVEN HALE/RIVEN/MC

(I need a vacation. Forever.)

Then, another text popped up. [Noah: 8 PM. Don’t be late. ;)]

RIVEN HALE/RIVEN/MC

*Riven threw his phone on his desk and groaned* I hate him

ETHAN PARK/ETHAN/MC'S ASSISTANT

Ethan’s Thoughts: “Boss. That’s a lie.”

ETHAN PARK/ETHAN/MC'S ASSISTANT

To be continued

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