Ruthless Kindness Novels & Stories

"Perhaps that is why you can see what others miss." "What do you mean?" "Kane-san has a reputation for destroying companies. But those who look closer might notice he only destroys those built on corruption and deceit." The older man's eyes were knowing. "He values integrity above all else. It makes him dangerous to some, but perhaps essential to others." Before she could respond, Alexander rejoined them. "I see you've been getting acquainted." "Your fiancée is quite perceptive," Nakamura said. "You are fortunate, Kane-san."

It was pathetic, really, this little flicker of hope that kept nudging the edges of my chest. Hope that maybe, just maybe, this could be the start of something better. Something real. Something like love. My whole life, I had been starved of tenderness. Starved of someone choosing me for more than what I could do or what I could offer. And even though Kai had been nothing but storms since the day I stepped foot into this pack, today he defended me. And earlier, he apologized. His voice had cracked. His eyes had softened. For the first time, I saw something in him that didn’t hurt.

“And heavier at the same time.” I let out a small laugh. “Is that even possible?” “With you?” she smiles. “Apparently.” I didn't say anything or answer her, there’s a pause, comfortable but thoughtful. “My brother has always been like that” she says suddenly. “Carrying things until they hollow him out.” I look up. “Like what?” I asked, curious “Responsibility, loyalty and guilt.” She shrugs. “He mistakes suffering for strength.” My fingers curl around my cup, the word loyalty makes me so mad

XANDER “You think you're a tough guy huh! Well, let's see how tough you are!” Zacko spat at me, landing blows to my gut with a mischievous glint in his eyes as the guards restrained my hands. I clenched my teeth, refusing to give Zacko the satisfaction of seeing my anguish. The pain coursed through me like a river of fire, but I held it inside, refusing to let it escape in a scream. While the pain raged through me, I drew strength from the knowledge that this was only a scratch, a fleeting discomfort in comparison to the past ordeals I had endured.

"Yes, Miss, indeed, you are right. No one has the right to force you do something you are not obligated to do. But all I'm asking is your kindness. That's the only thing I can possibly receive in a matter where no rule is applied." I finally faced the woman and I clearly saw how she blinked her eyes the moment she witnessed my reaction — indifferent, uncompassionate, disgusted. Well, I have no time playing like an angel. If they think I am evil, my deepest apology folks, I don't care. "Kindness, you say?" I laughed sarcastically. "What a luxury word. It is so luxurious that I almost forgotten it exists. Because you know," I tilted my head, my eyes are glued back on the road, "if courtesy run

"I, Zephyr Khan, always make a clear distinction between kindness and hatred! I won't take the initiative to rob others' things, but if anyone wants to take advantage of me, don't blame me for being ruthless!" At this very moment! The group of people sitting in front of them were four contestants in the same clothes. They were tall and strong with ruthless eyes and brows. One glance was enough to tell that they weren't easy to deal with. In fact!

though he did pretend not to be. "Are you scared?" I asked him. "Ptff" he snorted. " Well, I will tell you. I don't want to meet you all of a sudden. You must be prepared for your new life" I said to him with a little smile. The smile I wear whenever I'm about to do something very bad. When I'm about to destroy something totally. I know I'm ruthless but only those who deserve my punishment will have it. Many rumors are around about my ruthlessness but they never said that I never touch the innocent. They make me look like a tyrant but I do not care. I have a lot of enemies but they do not dare boldly cross my path. "It is better you kill me now Alek, else I will surely hunt you down and fla

Rafael leaned back in his chair, letting out a long sigh as if the weight of their combined truths was p ressing down on all of us. "You’ve always been known as cruel and ruthless in the business world... Maybe this time, you need to be just as ruthless to your fate too.”

Ruthless. “Now you’ll die every day.”

"I'm giving her a chance to become something better than what she is now. She can take it or waste it—that's up to her." I want to argue. Want to point out all the ways this could backfire spectacularly. But looking at Keith's face, seeing the compassion mixed with calculation, I realize this is exactly who he is. The man who saw potential in a starving street thief and gave her a future. The man who values loyalty and second chances despite existing in a world that usually offers neither. "You're too good for this world," I say softly. "No. I'm exactly as ruthless as I need to be. But I also know that crushing every enemy completely isn't always the best strategy. Sometimes, converting them