All Chapters of Their Rivalry: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Madrid, Spain ~ 3rd Person’s POVShe sat reclined in a gray leather sofa. A leg crossed over the other supported her laptop as her fingers drummed sluggishly against its keyboard. After Leonardo’s call Cami decided to do the background checks again and then brief him on her findings.Nowhere was safe anymore. The Spanish mafia obviously had another rat or maybe even rats, and she wasn’t so sure the couple at the Philippines were safe. A virus getting into Leo’s files meant he was being watched, and someone didn’t want him finding out about something. Computer viruses didn’t create themselves. She was yet to find out if the programmer was with them on the island or not.The English mafia hadn’t reported any breach in security so far, but that didn’t mean it was safe. They still hadn’t gotten a lead on the snipers, the device and the restricted number. Everything was a mess.She had just finished checking on the last member, Eli. Nothing was shady about any of them. It was the same old i

Unknown Location ~ 3rd Person’s POV He looked at the numbers on his wife’s phone screen in shock and disbelief.“Impossible.” He murmured.He was certain he saw the bastard’s lifeless body in the casket. He was there when he got shot, and he was present when he was declared dead and buried six feet under. How could he possibly be alive? He had been MIA for more than ten years.“What is?” His wife asked, “Don’t keep me in the dark, my darling.”4 22 7 20 23. Those numbers brought back memories.As teenagers, their parents wanted to create a coded language so they could communicate over the phone without revealing too much information. Over the years it had remained an official code for them, but he saw it as childish and didn’t bother to commit it to memory, but there was one he could never forget. 4 22 7 20 23. This was bad for their plans, and they needed to leave immediately.“4 22 7 20 23 is code for VITRB.” He begun, “Those were the initials used to refer to him when his assignmen

Private Island, Philippines ~ Ava’s POVI sat behind my desk in the tastefully furnished study Leonardo had allocated me, trying to get through to either of the twins. Unfortunately, neither could be reached. They were probably busy.I placed my elbows up on the desk, dropping my head in my opened palms as I reflected over what I did last night.“Bloody hell!” I cursed out loud as everything sank heavily into my consciousness.I kissed him. I still wasn’t sure why, but I fucking kissed him back. To top it all off, I had run away right after to lock myself up in my room like a child. I skipped dinner that night, which had annoyed Leila because in so doing I flouted one of the mansion’s cherished rules.I made a mental note to make it up to her when I was done actively avoiding my husband. I hadn’t even had the heart to look Leroy in the eyes and it bothered me. Where was this weakness coming from?During my short confinement, I opened the hidden door again, curious to see where it led t

Private Island, Philippines ~ Ava’s POVI groggily sat up, exhausted and sore all over. Memories of last night flooded me as I realized that I wasn’t alone on the unfamiliar bed. Light snores drew my attention to Leonardo who was asleep on his side, facing me.He did it, he actually fucked me till the daylight. I decided to leave before he got up, but the door was locked. I turned to the giant painting of a beautiful waterfall and opened up the hidden door to my room. I walked through and closed it up from my side.I got into the Jacuzzi for a nice hot bath. My skin was red all over by the time I left the bathroom. I had changed into a pair of jean shorts and a baggy tee when I heard my phone vibrate. It was a text from Ellie.Apparently, she and Miguel were still looking into the disappearances in the weapon supply, and Eli and Cami were working on the device. I texted her back to be careful and asked that she gave me a call when she was less busy. I missed her.The time was 5:52 in t

Moscow, Russia ~ 3rd Person’s POV The black jeep they were in jerked every now and then as it rode down the bumpy dirt road. The ride had taken longer than expected, and they were relieved to arrive at their destination. Miguel killed the engine when the warehouse came into view. Ellie turned in her seat to look at the two in the backseat.“You guys are staying in the car as backup in case of an emergency. Miguel and I will go check the place out.” She spoke.“No problem but let me check the place first for any possible threat.” Eli replied.She nodded in agreement, and he went to work on his tablet. He couldn’t connect to any nearby camera. It was either there was none, or they weren’t working anymore. Camilla noticed his plight, and also gave it a shot using her laptop, but it yielded nothing.“You guys will just have to go in I guess, there seems to be no security system.” Eli informed.Miguel nodded, getting out of the jeep after tossing them the keys.“We’re trespassing here so i