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Chapter 18: Ethan’s Obsession
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When Seraphina Arden got accepted into college, Elijah and Chloe couldn’t contain their joy. They were so thankful to Ethan for helping their daughter that they wanted to give him anything they could find at home as a token of appreciation. Elijah even went out of his way to find unique and thoughtful gifts from remote places to send to Sebastian. This habit of sending gifts during holidays continued for years and never stopped.That summer was one of the happiest times for Seraphina Arden. Ethan took her and Lucas to Florida. They visited Miami, saw the ocean, and even watched a basketball game. Seraphina, standing beside Ethan and brushing shoulders with him, felt nothing but pure joy.At eighteen, Seraphina was experiencing her first feelings of love, and in her heart and mind, there was only Ethan.After Sebastian remarried, he moved out of the neighborhood, but everyone in the area still recognized Ethan. They often saw him visiting the Arden household or taking Seraphina out for
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Ethan’s reappearance truly disrupted Seraphina Arden’s mood. Even the next day at work, she felt listless.Following behind Leon Everhart to a meeting, he suddenly stopped in his tracks, causing Seraphina to accidentally bump into his chest.With no one else around, Leon reached out to steady her and teased, “Seraphina, throwing yourself into my arms? I’m flattered.”Seraphina rubbed her nose, immediately stepping back a full pace. “Mr. Everhart, ever heard the saying, ‘A peacock showing off its feathers’? Don’t overestimate your charm.”Leon chuckled helplessly. “This girl used to reject me subtly, but now she’s openly sparring with me.”Knowing that Seraphina truly had no interest in him, Leon finally decided to let it go.The world loves stories about “the domineering CEO falling in love with me,” but Leon Everhart, despite being a successful boss worth billions, was constantly met with rejection.Back in college, he had dated a girl from Texas. She was from an ordinary family, pet
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When Seraphina Arden got home, her parents were still awake, watching TV, clearly waiting for her. Seeing her carry in a takeout box of beef noodles and grilled sausages, they immediately smiled and crowded around. They shared the food, each taking half of the noodles since it was too late at night to eat much.Being loved truly gave Seraphina an indomitable spirit. After just one meal, her energy was fully restored, and she was back at work the next day, brimming with vigor.However, Seraphina couldn’t help feeling like her relationship with Daniel wasn’t going anywhere. He was always busy, leaving little time for dates. His affection felt lukewarm, lacking passion or spark. Seraphina figured this arranged romance from their blind date had an 80-90% chance of fizzling out.As for Ethan, Seraphina had spent years trying to forget him. She remembered his kindness and acknowledged that, as he said, he did like her—but only as a sister, not as a lover.It was all in her head, she realize
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At the mall’s chain styling studio, when it came time to choose a hairstyle, Seraphina Arden asked Olivia for her opinion.Olivia shrugged nonchalantly. “Whatever you say, Seraphina. It’s all up to you.”Seraphina’s father, as a driver for his boss, had mastered the art of dealing with authority. The Arden family, despite their seemingly naive and cheerful demeanor, were astute and pragmatic—skills honed for survival at the bottom rung of the ladder.So Seraphina wasn’t about to make any decisions for Olivia. She turned to the hairstylist and said, “Handsome, my friend here is starting work at a company next week. Could you suggest a hairstyle that suits her face and looks professional enough to avoid any complaints from her boss or colleagues?”As the stylist consulted with Olivia, Seraphina maintained a polite distance, not too far but not overly close either.When Olivia finalized her choice, Seraphina found herself a chair for a wash and massage. After all, she could use a little
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Ethan carried Seraphina Arden’s shopping bags, walking a step or two behind her—just as he used to many years ago. They moved slowly, unhurried, their pace almost nostalgic.Seraphina didn’t dare look back. Even though so many years had passed, even though they had walked far along separate paths, walking side by side like this again felt like a luxury. Her chest felt tight, her eyes warm with unshed tears. She worried that if she blinked, they would spill over.Ethan’s voice broke the silence, soft and familiar. “Why so many bags?”Seraphina answered in a quiet voice, “They’re not mine. They’re for my boss’s sister. She’s back from overseas and wants a makeover. I was just tagging along.”After a long pause, Ethan said, “You’ve always had an easy tendency to gain weight. But you look good just as you are now. Don’t skip meals—it’s bad for your health. If you want to slim down a bit, try exercising to tone up. Don’t starve yourself.”It took Seraphina a while to respond. “Okay.” Her v
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Ethan returned to the bridal boutique. Via sat in a red wedding gown, staring blankly at the mirror. When she saw Ethan, her expression was distant. She opened her mouth and asked, “Ethan, does this red wedding dress look good on me?”Ethan glanced at her and said casually, “It looks great. You look beautiful in anything.”The light in Via’s eyes dimmed.She changed out of the dress, and the two headed to a nearby restaurant in the mall for dinner.When the waiter brought their food, he announced, “Two servings of black pepper bone-in ribeye, cooked medium well. Let me pour the sauce—please lean back slightly.”Via’s eyes welled up with tears. She controlled her emotions, excused herself, and walked to the restroom. She had always disliked black pepper sauce, preferring red wine gravy or satay sauce. Medium-well steak was too cooked for her tastes; medium was perfect.Earlier, she had donned a white wedding gown, hoping to show Ethan her most beautiful self, but he hadn’t even been th
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The next day, Seraphina Arden didn’t bother contacting Olivia. She decided to enjoy a rare day off.Since starting her job under Leon Everhart, Seraphina rarely got to rest. Even on weekends, she was often on call to drive him somewhere. But now her boss was out of town, Olivia’s hair was dyed black, and new clothes were bought. Olivia was an adult; Seraphina didn’t feel the need to babysit her.She slept like a log, from the previous night straight through to midday.Chloe came home for lunch, and seeing the house so quiet, assumed her daughter had already left. She poured herself a glass of water and sat down on the couch. As she took a sip, a soft voice startled her.“Mom, I’m starving. What’s for lunch?”Chloe nearly choked. “Seraphina! You’re home? Why didn’t you say anything? You scared me!”Seraphina Arden rushed over and patted Chloe on the back. “I overslept and just woke up when I heard you. I’m sorry, Mom.”Chloe touched her daughter’s face affectionately. “Go wash up, and I
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Out of the blue, Olivia invited Seraphina Arden to go shopping with her.That day, Olivia treated Seraphina to lunch and even bought her a Swarovski silver necklace worth nearly $300.Olivia, despite being a rich heiress, lacked social finesse and life skills. She’d never held a job, and her parents hadn’t properly taught her the ways of the world. She assumed that being a member of the Everhart family automatically granted her a higher status, and Seraphina should be grateful for even the smallest scraps of generosity she offered.But Seraphina wasn’t one to be easily impressed.Elijah, having worked as a driver for Sebastian for many years, had been approached countless times by people seeking favors. Some wanted insider information, others sought introductions, or just a casual mention of their company to Sebastian. Lavish gifts and bribes were commonplace, but Elijah never accepted a single one.He had often told Seraphina, “The moment you take something once, you’ll find it harde
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