Scorpian17
Karen Del Valle and David Reyes are rivals in every sense-at work, in personality, and in ambition. When the biggest magazine project of the year lands in their lap, their rivalry escalates into playful sabotage, strategic alliances, and unexpected proximity. But what begins as a professional battle soon blurs into something more complicated, especially when "fake" gestures of romance start to feel real.
From a chaotic London project to family dinners, birthday surprises, and the pressure of weddings, Karen must navigate her feelings while protecting her independence. David, on the other hand, grapples with jealousy, impulse, and the growing realization that some victories aren't won with strategy-but with trust and vulnerability.
In a story of ambition, laughter, and heart-tugging tension, Rivals & Heartbeats explores what happens when love sneaks in between deadlines, misunderstandings, and a perfectly executed rivalry.