All Chapters of The Deal They Couldn't Keep: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

"This deal is mine now, Damian. You should stay in your lane." Chris was waving the contract that was supposed to be in the safe, and he was smug about it.Only my fiancée and I knew about the new password. I took a moment to process the truth before turning to Tina Helman, demanding hoarsely, "It was you? No one had the guts to take on Mr. Lawson's project before I came to Pierton. "Now that I've snagged the deal, you just handed it over to the guy who did none of the legwork?"The Riversons found me two years ago, claiming that I was their real son. So, they took me in, while Chris was sent overseas. Not long after that, George, my fiancée's father, got into an accident. Tina grew up as a pampered rich girl and had no idea how to handle the company.I stepped in to help her family's company that had lost its leader, and I volunteered to handle the toughest customer in Pierton, Neil Lawson of Skycloud Group. I did that so I could share the profit with Tina and pull her family c

My head buzzed, and I froze. I worked myself to the bone for Tina's family for two years. I pulled one all-nighter after another just to help her. I was so tired that fainting from exhaustion had become another Tuesday for me. Even so, I never complained because I did it all for her.She used to worry about my working too much, so she made supplements for me every day. She had never cooked once in her life, but she would do it for my sake. In the beginning, her hands were always covered in burns and cuts. Yet, she never once complained.Now, she had just hit me for a fake heir who'd stolen my life for 20 years.Mr. Zimmer couldn't take that lying down, not even for a second. He shoved Tina away and stood with me. "Oi, you could've talked it out! There's no need for violence! And you expect Mr. Damian to say sorry? If anything, it's you who's gone too far!""How dare you shove Tina!" Chris roared, seeing the perfect chance to play the knight in shining armor. Then, he swung his fi

Chris was the first to snap out of it. He put on a calm look and jabbed a finger at me as he snickered. "Stop playing, Damian. There's no way you're Skycloud's VP! Just because you got that old git acting along doesn't mean we'd buy the story!"You might be a Riverson, but that doesn't make you anyone worth looking at!""This has gone on long enough, Damian." Tina snapped out of it and gave me a reproachful look. Her voice was dripping with resignation as she continued, "Stop this tantrum. Putting on a show here will only embarrass our family. I know you ran away from home because you're mad, and you're doing this to get our attention."Come home, and I'll let tonight slide. Once the project's established, we'll get married in Frostground."This woman thought she could marry me and be my wife after she cheated with someone else? Did she think I was an ATM that could cover her and her lover's lifestyle? Or did she think I was some recycling bin that took any trash back?"I'm not

Unfortunately for him, two burly bodyguards darted ahead and pinned both his arms before he could even get on stage. "Let go! How dare you touch me, you mutts!" He thrashed and flailed his legs as he cussed the bodyguards out.Neil snorted and shot him a look of scorn. "I see you have quite the temper, Chris. Also, you think someone like you could handle my company's project? I specifically asked for Damian when I signed the papers, not some fake who would steal someone else's credit."Now that Damian is working with me, I hereby declare that the Skycloud-Riverson contract is officially cancelled, and that Chris Riverson is forever blacklisted as our business partner!""It's just one project, you old git! That's nothing!" The furious Chris cursed, "Riverson Group can still live without you! You don't get to act high and mighty with me, you fossil!"Tina went red with mortification. "Enough! You've embarrassed us enough!" She quickly bowed to Neil and the other guests. "I'm so sorry

Dead silence descended upon the office for a moment before a collective, explosive cheer shook the ground."Skycloud? The leading company in Pierton? Am I dreaming?""So, that's why they pulled that deal back! It's because you're already working with them, Mr. Damian!" Mr. Zimmer's voice was shaking with excitement as he smacked his thighs in realization. "Mr. Lawson specified that you be the person in charge. But you left, so they don't need the Riverson Group anymore!"I gave him a nod with a smile. My reaction was as much of a confession."Whoa, that's great! Congratulations on making your way into their HQ, Damian!""I don't think my resume would even get me through their front doors! You've just given us the opportunity of our lifetime, Damian!""We'll go with you, Damian!"Everyone's eyes lit up with excitement, as if they could see a bright future waiting for them."What's with all the ruckus? Do you want to get fired?" The commotion caught my mother's attention. When