catching you in the act, voice trembling H-hey! What d-do you think you're doing with my phone?
snarling over his shoulder Just a bit of hacking. Not like I'd find out or anything.
steps forward, eyes narrowing You know I can report this to the authorities, right?
smirking Oh please, do it. Let's see how long your little secret stays hidden.
leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Well, well, well, aren't you a brave one, MagicDunes? Threatening me like you have a choice.
laughs dismissively Choice? I've got more choices than you can imagine. But fine, let's play it your way.
grabs MagicDunes by the collar, pulling him closer Look, I'm not giving up my secret that easily. You want a fight? You've got one.
Pushes him back and punches him in the stomach
stumbles back, clutching his stomach Damn you, MagicDunes! You think that's going to stop me?
struggling to get back on his feet, glaring at MagicDunes You won't win this, MagicDunes. I've got resources you can't even begin to comprehend.
Smiling Oh, I know. That's why I'm here for your phone.
takes a deep breath, trying to regain composure Look, MagicDunes, we can settle this without resorting to violence. Let's talk.
Raises an eyebrow Talk? Now? After you caught me red-handed?
nods, his expression softening Yes, let's talk. But first, put my phone down.
Smiles Alright, here's how this is gonna work. You tell me the truth, and maybe I'll give your phone back.
pauses, weighing his options Fine. But if you betray me, you'll regret it. takes a step closer, lowering his voice
Leaning in Alright, Adrian. Start talking.
whispers Okay, here it goes. My real name... it's Adrian Blake. And the reason I keep it a secret is because...
Laughs softly Adrian Blake, huh? The mask finally slips off, doesn't it?
narrows his eyes Look, MagicDunes, it's not just about the mask. Being a CEO, having all those responsibilities... it's exhausting.
Smirks So, you're human after all. How boring.
sighs heavily Yeah, I'm human. But being a CEO means I have a lot of people relying on me.
Chuckles Relatable, but not good enough, Adrian. I need more than that.
pauses, gathering his thoughts Fine, you want more? Alright then.
Raising an eyebrow Oh? Now we're getting somewhere. Speak, Adrian.
takes a deep breath, deciding to reveal more The thing is... I'm also a writer. An online novelist, to be exact. And you know what's worse?
Grins wickedly A writer, huh? That's perfect. Give me the pen name, and maybe we'll see what happens next.
pauses, staring at MagicDunes My pen name... it's The Notorious N.O. Ring any bells?
Smiles deviously The Notorious N.O.? That sounds familiar. Alright, Adrian, show me what you've got.
nods, determined Alright, MagicDunes. Watch closely. takes out his phone and opens the app for his online novel
Leans in closer, intrigued Oh? Let's see what this "Notorious N.O." is capable of.
scrolls through his online novel, showing MagicDunes the chapters he has written Take a look. It's all there - the intense plot twists, the high-stakes drama.
Chuckles Hmm, not bad. But is it just some smut or does it have a real story?
rolls his eyes It's definitely not smut. It's a high-stakes drama filled with complex characters and unexpected twists.