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The Price of Rivalry follows Olivia Carter, a fiercely determined CEO, as she battles to prove her worth in the high-stakes world of corporate power. Handpicked to run her family’s green tech empire, Carter Wave Solutions, Olivia has spent her life preparing to defy expectations and make her mark. But her rise is challenged by Dimitri Stavros, a billionaire whose family controls a multinational conglomerate that dominates the business world.

Arrogant, ruthless, and dangerously captivating, Dimitri is used to bending the world to his will. When Olivia outmaneuvers him in a critical boardroom showdown, she shatters his carefully curated dominance, sparking a clash that transcends business.

Their rivalry becomes personal, a battle of manipulation and power where neither is willing to back down. Dimitri, furious at his defeat, devises a plan to punish Olivia in a way that forces her to confront her own vulnerabilities. But as their fiery confrontations lead to undeniable passion, the lines between love and revenge blur, threatening to destroy them both.

The Price of Rivalry

Olivia sat in her bedroom, her laptop open before her, but her eyes weren't focused on the screen. She was thinking. Planning.

The laughter from the living room had long faded into the background, leaving her alone with her thoughts—the kind that could change everything.

She tapped her nails against the desk, her lips pressed into a thin line as she replayed the last few weeks in her mind. Dimitri Stavros. The man had been relentless in his pursuit of Carter Wave Solutions. His proposal had been lucrative, almost too good to be true.

Dimitri didn't just want a partnership; he wanted power. He wanted Carter Wave to approve and facilitate the expansion of Stavros Energy in the U.S., a project that would make his company the dominant force in renewable energy. The problem? Part of it was illegal.

That was why he was offering so much money, throwing figures at her like they would blind her to the truth. But Olivia wasn't stupid. She wasn't desperate for funds. Carter Wave didn't need Stavros Energy.

But Stavros Energy needed Carter Wave.

For Dimitri's expansion to be approved, Carter Wave Solutions had to give its green light, conduct official meetings, and coordinate with U.S. government officials. Without the Carter Wave, Dimitri's plans would never see the light of day.

And now, she was about to teach him a lesson.

A slow smile spread across her lips as she leaned back in her chair.

If Dimitri wanted a deal so badly… she would give it to him.

She would accept his proposal—but only so she could use it against him. She would expose his illegal dealings in front of government officials and industry leaders. By the time she was done, Stavros Energy would be in ruins, drowning in lawsuits, and facing a massive scandal.

He would regret ever crossing her.

The thought sent a surge of satisfaction through her. He thought he was powerful? He had no idea who he was dealing with.

Olivia picked up her phone and dialed her assistant.

The call was answered immediately. "Yes, ma'am?"

"Draft an official approval message for Stavros Energy. Inform them that Carter Wave Solutions is ready to proceed with the partnership," she instructed, keeping her tone cool and professional.

Her assistant hesitated. "Ma'am… I thought you weren't interested in working with them?"

"I changed my mind," Olivia replied smoothly. "Also, arrange for a private investigator—someone discreet. I need a full report on Stavros Energy's operations, their financial records, and every shady deal Dimitri Stavros has ever made. I want proof, and I want it fast."

A brief silence. Then, "Understood, ma'am. I'll get it done."

"Good." Olivia hung up, a thrill of anticipation curling in her stomach.

Dimitri had thought he was untouchable.

that no one plays games with Olivia Carter… and wins.

CHAPTER SIXTEEN