Leilani Williams is the woman that all women envy. She has the beauty, and the brains, and her presence alone commanded the attention of everyone in the room.

Ares Bateman is the man that every man wants to be. He’s strict and calculated, yet also the most misunderstood.

The one thing these two have in common is that they are both fighting for ownership of the same company. More specifically, her father’s company. Although they both want the same thing, they still can’t help but fall for each other, even though they’re rivals. 

Will Leilani and Ares get what they want in the end? Or will their love shine brighter than their need for power?

***

“Ares,” I whispered.

The words were suddenly stuck in my throat as his lips crashed onto mine. They were soft, captivating, and oh-so-delicious. This was not how the night was supposed to end, but I wasn’t going to complain.

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The Billionaire's Rival

I took a breath as I looked up at the grand house I used to call home. Beyond those doors was a nightmare that I never imagined I would begin living. I guess the showdown between me and my father was inevitable, but that doesn’t mean it was anticipated.


I always thought of my father as a comforting rival, a reason to push myself to be better, work harder, and accomplish more than I would have normally thought that I could. 


I huffed and trudged out of the car. I was never afraid of anything. I was always told to hold my head up high and face the consequences of my actions. I am a Williams, after all. I opened the door and peered my head inside, the silence that was once comforting surrounding the house now filled me with an unwelcome sense of tension. It’s either now or never. 


I squared my shoulders and pushed open the door to his office. As usual, he sat behind his desk, a tyrant ruling his empire or a God on his throne.


Chapter 43: The Betrayal