Product Description
The Rival Clause
Genre: Romance (Enemies to Lovers)
Hook: Love is a terrible roommate.
Outline
Act I – The Terms of War (Setup)
• Introduction to the Rivals
• Protagonists:
• Ava Carter: Fierce, rule-following, high-end real estate agent with a spotless record.
• Liam West: Charming, cocky, risk-taking top seller with a reputation for bending the rules.
• They’ve competed over the same listings, clients, and awards for years—intense rivalry with a flirty undercurrent.
• The Catalyst – The Clause
• A client files a formal complaint about unethical conduct from both of them during a bidding war.
• Their agency’s board threatens suspension—but offers one alternative:
Jointly renovate and sell a historic mansion together over one year as proof they can cooperate.
If either backs out, both lose their licenses.
• First Day at the Mansion
• The mansion is gorgeous… and falling apart.
• They must live on-site to manage the restoration and sale.
• Their petty war begins: passive-aggressive sticky notes, thermostat battles, and secret sabotage.
Act II – Heated Floors, Heated Feelings (Development)
• The Renovation Begins
• Forced to collaborate on design choices, budget, and branding.
• Constant bickering—chemistry builds beneath the tension.
• A disastrous open house forces them to work as a true team.
• Secrets from the Past
• Ava learns Liam’s charm masks deep guilt over a family betrayal involving property inheritance.
• Liam discovers Ava's drive is rooted in proving herself after being burned by a former partner—both in business and love.
• Turning Point – The Almost Kiss
• During a stormy night, a heated argument ends in a passionate almost-kiss.
• They retreat to their corners, confused and furious with themselves.
• Midpoint – The Truce
• A surprise win: their listing gains attention from a celebrity buyer.
• They agree to a truce to get the deal done… which turns into a fragile friendship.
• Flirty banter escalates. Sexual tension simmers.
Act III – Breaking Point (Crisis + Climax)
• Sabotage Revisited
• Ava discovers Liam initially signed on hoping to fail the project and take her down with him.
• She feels betrayed, packs to leave—jeopardizing both their careers.
• The Confession
• Liam admits he changed his mind. He fell for her.
• He offers to step down and take the license hit to save her career.
• Ava realizes she’s also fallen—but is scared to trust again.
• Climactic Grand Gesture
• Final open house: Liam turns the mansion into a tribute to Ava’s design vision.
• He tells the press how brilliant she is, giving her full credit.
• Ava publicly announces they’re co-listing—and co-owning more than just property.
Epilogue – Sold on Love
• One year later: the mansion is sold.
• They’ve started a boutique agency together, specializing in luxury flips.
• Their home? A new mansion—no clauses, just love.
