All Chapters of Rivals In Love: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

The sound of the door closing behind him echoed through Adam’s sprawling penthouse, but his mind was far from his home. He loosened the tie that had been bothering him all evening and tossed it onto the marble-topped table. Standing by the expansive window, Adam stared out at the glittering city lights, his thoughts drifting back to the unknown woman who had stolen his focus all night.Sofia Montero.Her name lingered in his mind like a melody he couldn’t shake. She was unlike anyone he’d ever met, unexpected, poised, and entirely unforgettable. The way she had carried herself, stepping into that ballroom filled with titans of industry as if she belonged there, stirred something within him.He ran a hand through his dark hair, frowning. How could someone so critical to the Montero empire exist without him knowing? She’d been hidden, kept out of the spotlight for years, and yet the way she moved, spoke, and commanded attention told him she wasn’t new to the world of power. She had carv

The Kavanaugh family estate was a picture of power and control. The tall, ivy-clad walls, the grand stone fountain in the courtyard, and the sprawling green lawns all served to remind anyone who visited that this was a family who had built their name from the ground up. Adam, seated at the massive dining table, stared across at his father, Gregory Kavanaugh, who was still reading over the latest market reports.Ryan, Adam’s younger brother, sat beside him, looking eager and anxious in equal measure. Ryan’s gaze shifted between the report and their father, a habitual sign of uncertainty that was becoming all too familiar.“These numbers are weak. There’s a storm on the horizon, and we can’t afford to let the Monteros get ahead of us.” Gregory’s deep voice boomed, breaking the silence that had hung heavily over their morning meal.“Their deal with D&R Tech is massive. We cannot allow them to outpace us.Adam casually sipped his coffee, still lost in thoughts that had little to do with t

As the door to the living room swung open, Sofia stepped inside, her posture regal and controlled. Her movements were deliberate, as if she had already prepared herself for whatever awaited her within these walls. Mateo followed closely behind, his eyes scanning the room warily, fully aware of the tension hanging in the air. Rodrigo,straightened up immediately and turned to face her, an ever-present mask of calmness on his face.“Sofia,” Rodrigo greeted smoothly, offering a charming smile. “I didn’t expect to see you back so soon, after everything that happened today. You’ve certainly stirred up quite a storm.” He stepped toward her, though his words were laced with a subtle, calculating edge. “But I’m sure you handled those reporters just fine. You always were good at... presenting yourself.”Sofia, holding her gaze steady, let his words wash over her without reacting. She’d learned long ago that with Rodrigo, it was best to ignore the surface pleasantries. Beneath the calm was a kee

As Adam stepped out of Sofia’s room, the hallway felt colder, quieter. He shut the door softly behind him, leaning against the wall for a brief moment. His pulse was steady, his exterior calm, but something about the encounter had unsettled him in a way he couldn’t quite articulate.It wasn’t unusual for him to find himself in moments of moral dilemma, he had been raised to see the world as a chessboard, where emotions only complicated the game. And yet tonight, against his better judgment, he had intervened.He began walking back toward his own room, his long strides deliberate, the clicking of his polished shoes the only sound in the hushed corridor. As he reached his door and stepped inside, he paused, his sharp blue eyes catching his reflection in the large mirror that adorned the wall.What had compelled him to stop? Why couldn’t he simply walk past, as he usually would when people acted foolishly at events like this? Sofia Montero was a Montero. Her name alone was reason enough

Sofia glides through the cold water, her strokes swift, a desperate attempt to drown the thoughts swirling in her head, she had just spoken to Mateo, his frustration, his pains, though hidden behind a smile at the gala was visible to her, she could feel his pain as if it were her own, and she had done her best to encourage him, reminding him that their worth wasn't defined by awards, but it was exhausting to keep herself strong for both of them.Swimming always helped her clear her head, it was her solace, her escape.A quiet rustling from behind reached her as she reached the edge of the pool, turning her head, she froze. A tall figure stood at the edge silhouetted against the light…Adam Kavanaugh.“ What are you doing here,are you now stalking me?” Sofia's voice cut through the silence as she stared at him, water dripping from her hairAdam crouched at the edge of the pool, an amused smirk playing on his lips,”Relax, I am not stalking you and as for what I am doing here……I came to c