All Chapters of Rivals In Love: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Adam stormed out of the dining hall, his mind a whirlwind of emotions. The conversation with his grandfather had gone exactly as he expected, but that didn’t mean it stung any less. Years of loyalty, of molding himself into the perfect heir, and in the end, none of it mattered, because, to Cyril Kavanaugh, his love for Sofia was a weakness, a liability.Ryan caught up to him as he reached the front door. “Adam, wait.”Adam paused, his hands clenched into fists. He was angry, not just at his grandfather but at the entire situation.Ryan sighed, running a hand through his hair. “I know you expected that reaction from him, but I have to say, watching you throw the Kavanaugh legacy in his face was oddly satisfying.”Adam exhaled sharply, his jaw tightening. “I never cared about the legacy, Ryan. I just wanted to prove myself. But if proving myself means abandoning Sofia and my children, then to hell with it.”Ryan smirked. “Damn right.” He patted Adam’s shoulder. “Let’s get out of here. Y

Anna jolted awake, her heart pounding so violently it felt like it might burst from her chest. Cold sweat clung to her skin, and her breath came in ragged gasps. The nightmare had returned.It had been years, but that night still haunted her, the night that shattered her.Her hands trembled as she hugged her knees to her chest, rocking slightly. The images burned in her mind, her clothes being ripped, his weight crushing her, the pain so unbearable that she had blacked out. No matter how much time passed, the memories refused to fade.She turned her head and saw Grace sleeping peacefully beside her, completely unaware of the storm raging within her. That sight alone made her chest tighten. She covered her mouth to suppress a sob, but the pain inside her refused to be silenced. She slid off the bed, squatting on the cold floor as silent tears poured down her face.Why is it coming back now?She had almost convinced herself she was healing. The nightmares had stopped for a while. But to

Adam pulled up his car at the garage of Mateo's house. He had barely taken a few steps when Rodrigo and his son George pulled up behind him, parking their car right inside the compound. Adam ignored them. They weren’t worth his time.Rodrigo, however, had other plans. He stepped directly in Adam’s path, forcing him to stop. His lips curled into a smirk as he crossed his arms over his chest."Who gave you the right to waltz in here whenever you like?" Rodrigo questioned, his voice laced with arrogance. His son George flanked Adam from the side, an obvious attempt at intimidation.Adam smirked dangerously, his patience already thin. His eyes darkened as he spoke, his voice void of any warmth."Rodrigo, I owe you no explanation," he replied dryly, stepping around him without a second glance.Rodrigo wasn’t done. "You shouldn't bite more than you can chew. The consequences lie on the gum that suffers the pain," he said, his voice dripping with condescension.Adam stopped in his tracks. Sl

As soon as the door clicked shut behind Gregory and Melda, Cyril’s smirk dropped. His fingers tightened around the glass before he slammed it onto the desk, the sound of shattering crystal piercing the silence of the study.Without hesitation, he reached for his phone, dialing a number that had no name, just a strange ID that only he could recognize.The moment the call connected, he didn’t wait for a greeting."You incompetent fool!" he roared, his voice low but sharp with rage. "I told you to handle this discreetly! What do you do? You send a bunch of amateurs to make a spectacle of it? Do you have any idea what you've just cost me?"The voice on the other end stammered. "Sir, we………we didn’t expect backup to arrive that fast. We had everything planned, but…..""But nothing!" Cyril cut him off. "You were supposed to make sure Adam was helpless! You were supposed to get rid of that woman! Instead, you've just made them more alert and put a target on my back!"The man on the other end

A small, broken laugh escaped her lips. "You really are an idiot."Ryan chuckled, resting his forehead against hers. "Yeah. But I’m your idiot."_____Anna sat on the couch, her heart still racing from Ryan’s confession. The air between them was thick with emotions, love, longing, and the weight of everything left unsaid for years.Ryan was still holding her face gently, his thumb brushing away the remnants of her tears. His blue eyes burned into hers, filled with something deeper, something raw, undeniable."Say something," he murmured, his voice husky.Anna’s lips parted, but no words came. Instead, she reached up, her fingers trembling slightly as they touched his jawline. It was the smallest movement, but it was all the permission Ryan needed.His lips crashed onto hers, urgent yet tender, like a man who had been starving for far too long. Anna melted into the kiss, her arms wrapping around his neck as he pulled her onto his lap. The taste of him, the warmth of his body pressed ag