All Chapters of Rivals In Love: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Ryan parked in front of Anna and Grace's modest home, his expression thoughtful as he took in his surroundings. The house was small and plain, with faded paint on the exterior and a simple porch that held a pair of worn chairs. There was no lavish garden, just a patch of grass and a few scattered plants. It was evident that the family lived humbly, with little material wealth.As Ryan opened the car door for them, Anna stepped out with a sheepish look, noticing his subtle observation."I'm sorry we brought you to this... this uncomfortable place," Anna said hesitantly, clutching her bag nervously.Ryan turned to her, his expression soft. "Don't apologize, Anna," he replied firmly. "This is your home, and there’s nothing wrong with it."He helped Grace carefully step out and assisted her inside. Despite its humble appearance on the outside, the inside of the house was surprisingly neat and well-kept. The furnishings were sparse but spotless, and the air carried the scent of freshly cle

Mateo hesitated at Sofia's door, his hand hovering over the polished wood. He knew she was furious, her rage noticable even from the hallway. Taking a deep breath, he finally knocked twice and pushed the door open.The sight before him stung, Sofia stood by the window, her back to the door, arms crossed tightly as she stared out into the garden. Her tense posture spoke of her seething frustration.“Sofia,” Mateo began gently, stepping inside. “May I come in?”“You’re already in,” she replied, her tone clipped, without turning around.Mateo sighed, closing the door behind him and leaning against it. “Can we talk?”Sofia finally turned, her eyes blazing with unshed tears and frustration. “What’s there to talk about, Mateo? Didn’t you hear? Abuelo and Rodrigo have my future all planned out for me. I’m just a pawn, aren’t I?”Mateo walked closer . “That’s not true, Sofia. You know Abuelo loves you…..”“Loves me?” she interrupted, her voice rising. “If he loves me, then why is he trying to

It had been two days since Sofia had left Adam’s penthouse, and in that short span of time, the landscape of Montero Enterprises had shifted dramatically. A wave of hope swept through the company as Mr. Morelli, a highly influential investor, took a keen interest in their projects. His sudden enthusiasm not only revived dormant deals but also brought an influx of lucrative opportunities that promised to stabilize their crumbling empire.The change was so sudden and impactful that both Sofia and Mateo barely had a moment to breathe. Every waking hour was spent in meetings, poring over contracts, aligning departments, and trying to ensure this rare stroke of luck wasn’t wasted.For Sofia, the busyness was both a blessing and a curse. She appreciated the distraction from the turmoil within her family and her personal life, but she couldn’t deny the lingering thoughts of Adam that crept into her mind during rare moments of quiet. Their phone conversations had been short yet filled with wa

Adam was seated in his sleek office, going through a report on his computer. When his personal secretary called to say Ellie was outside, he asked his secretary to let her in and in the next five seconds, Ellie stormed in, her heels clicking furiously against the polished marble floor.“Adam!” she exclaimed, slamming a photograph onto his desk. “What is the meaning of this?”Adam’s jaw tightened as he glanced at the photograph. It was a candid shot of him and Sofia at his penthouse entrance, an incriminating image of their late-night meeting.He leaned back in his chair, his calm demeanor in sharp contrast to Ellie’s fury. “What do you want to know Ellie” he asked Ellie’s hands clenched into fists at her sides. “So, it’s true? You’re sneaking around with her? Sofia Montero, of all people!”Adam’s eyes hardened, his patience thinning. “My personal life is none of your concern, Ellie. What I do and who I see has nothing to do with you or anyone else.”Ellie let out a sharp, humorless l

After their steamy morning, Adam and Sofia decided to shower together. Adam helped wash Sofia’s hair, his fingers massaging her scalp as water cascaded over her. Sofia, in turn, laughed as she splashed him.When Sofia stepped out of the bathroom, her towel loosely wrapped around her, she was met with the insistent ringing of her phone. Frowning, she walked over and grabbed it, her brows knitting together when Diana's name flashed across the screen.She answered. "Diana? What's going on?"Diana's voice was frantic on the other end. "Have you seen the news?"Sofia’s confusion deepened. "No. What happened?""You really need to check, Sofia," Diana urged, her tone a mixture of worry and disbelief.The call ended before Sofia could respond. Quickly, she opened her phone and checked the trending topics. Her breath caught in her throat as a flurry of articles, photos, and speculations bombarded her.Headlines screamed: “Kavanaugh’s Goldeen boy and Montero Heiress Spotted Together, Romance or