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'd never felt so helpless. Leilani hadn't spoken much to me after meeting with her father. I could see the pain in her eyes and I hated that there was virtually nothing that I could do to make her feel any better.


I rose from the bed and entered the kitchen, my bare feet pressing against the cool tile floors. I placed my hands on the granite counters, stretching my limbs. What can I do to help her? What happened between her and her father? Pushing off the counter I began making a pot of tea, watching the water boil as I contemplated ideas to cheer her up.


Soft feet pattering sounded behind me. I looked over my shoulder. Leilani stood behind me in my light blue button-down covering her shoulders, the peak of her white lace bra showing from the top two buttons undone.


She nodded and gave me a soft smile before propping herself on the countertop, her slender legs dangling over.


Chapter 44: Dinner with Kim