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The Playboy CEO’s Curvy Obsession Chapter 27: Confession
This was the first time Seraphina Arden mustered the courage to boldly pursue love.Two days had passed, and there had been no messages or calls from Daniel. The silence weighed heavily on Seraphina, suffocating her as her heart sank deeper into despair with every passing hour.Aside from her unspoken infatuation with Ethan, Seraphina had never truly experienced a romantic relationship. She could only rely on the life lessons her parents had instilled in her and her own observations of people to judge whether someone was worth getting closer to. Daniel had left her with a good impression—he seemed like a man of integrity, polite in his actions, and not the sort to cause harm.Ethan was getting married, and Seraphina felt a growing urgency to find a partner herself. She wanted to settle down, ideally with someone like Daniel, whom she deemed suitable.At the beginning, Daniel might have had a slight interest in her, but it wasn’t enough to solidify into anything meaningful. His feeling
Last Updated : 2024-12-15The Playboy CEO’s Curvy Obsession Chapter 28: The Neighbor Upstairs
The world is full of surprises. Just a short while ago, Seraphina Arden had been lamenting her struggles to find a husband. Now, out of nowhere, a rotten and unwelcome romantic entanglement had popped up, one she wanted to escape as quickly as possible.That evening, while Elijah hadn’t yet returned home, Seraphina debated whether to tell her mother about what had been going on. She wanted to vent but feared it would only make her parents worry.Out of the blue, Chloe said, "Ethan’s wedding is off. He gave the apartment they were supposed to live in to the bride’s family. Dean, our upstairs neighbor, put their place up for sale, and Ethan bought it. He came by earlier today to check on the apartment. At lunchtime, I ran into him and asked if he’d eaten. When he said no, I made him a hamburger."Seraphina stopped mid-bite, staring at her mother, the apple in her hand forgotten.Chloe continued, "He mentioned wanting to renovate the place and asked me if I had any suggestions. He said h
Last Updated : 2024-12-15The Playboy CEO’s Curvy Obsession Chapter 29: The Poisonous Scheme
Sebastian was known for his clean reputation. As a bureau chief, he hadn’t achieved any major accolades, nor had he made any grave mistakes. His tenure was a smooth ride.What Ethan never expected, however, was to be simultaneously targeted by both the Henry family and Olivia.The Henry family’s grudge against Ethan stemmed from an earlier incident. Back then, they had schemed to use Harper to seduce Ethan. When Ethan uncovered their ploy, Sebastian was livid and launched a thorough investigation into all of the Henry family’s construction sites. Several of their rush projects were found to have safety hazards and were forced to halt for months of rectification.The two-month shutdown caused catastrophic financial losses for the Henry family, who had since nursed a deep hatred for both Ethan and Sebastian.Attempts to bribe or seduce the father and son had failed. So, the Henry family decided to shift their focus to people around Ethan. That’s when they identified his fiancée, Via.Wh
Last Updated : 2024-12-16The Playboy CEO’s Curvy Obsession Chapter 30: A Belated Realization
When Seraphina Arden began college, it was supposed to be Elijah who took her, but Ethan had volunteered enthusiastically to do it instead.That day, Ethan was full of energy, helping Seraphina pack her belongings at home. When they were about to leave, Seraphina insisted on bringing her plush clownfish, Nemo. Ethan couldn’t help but tease her: “You’re going to college now. Don’t you think it’s childish to still cling to this thing?”Seraphina replied earnestly, “Hugging it helps me fall asleep faster.”The plush toy was a gift from Ethan when Seraphina got into high school.Ethan sighed, giving in to her whims as always. Seraphina walked ahead, hugging Nemo, while Ethan followed behind, dragging her suitcase.After settling Seraphina into her dorm, Ethan breathed a long sigh of relief. He returned to the apartment he shared with Via, flopped onto the bed, and felt an overwhelming sense of peace.Lying there with a gentle breeze flowing in from the window, Ethan felt lighter than ever
Last Updated : 2024-12-16The Playboy CEO’s Curvy Obsession Chapter 31: Distance
Ethan left Seraphina Arden’s house with his head hanging low, a heavy weight pressing on his chest. It was then he truly realized—he loved that slow, clumsy girl, the one who always walked two steps ahead of him, pulling him into her world of eating, laughing, and playing. She wasn’t as beautiful as Via, nor was she as outstanding.But after ten years of companionship, she had become an inseparable part of his life.Whenever Ethan thought of Seraphina, his heart ached. He had secretly visited her university just to see her. She had lost weight, grown prettier, and yet still carried that same sunny, carefree smile. Her life seemed untouched by his absence.Meanwhile, Via was a wonderful girl—beautiful, graceful, and gentle. Their relationship had started with passion and settled into a calm, steady routine.Once Ethan confronted his feelings, though, he couldn’t break up with Via. He had promised to marry her. When she clung to his neck, looking at him with such hopeful eyes, whisperin
Last Updated : 2024-12-17The Playboy CEO’s Curvy Obsession Chapter 32: The Familiar Stranger
How many broken mirrors in this world can truly be put back together?Ten years of companionship, discarded in a single moment—Ethan might now be “waking up,” but Seraphina Arden had spent years tearing herself down, enduring pain, and painstakingly rebuilding herself.She’d struggled with self-doubt for so long. She was overweight, slow, and not nearly as beautiful or clever as Via. Seraphina understood that the world was full of men who valued appearances above all else. It wasn’t Ethan’s fault that he had never loved her.Faced with someone like Via—beautiful, brilliant, and charismatic—who wouldn’t make the same choice?Even now, Seraphina still felt a pang of bitterness. The memories of her time with Ethan were sweet but painful, like a distant dream. A dream where, for a fleeting moment, she had felt cherished.Over time, though, she had come to a realization: what she missed was not Ethan, but the feeling of being loved. It could have been anyone.Now that Ethan had suddenly re
Last Updated : 2024-12-17The Playboy CEO’s Curvy Obsession Chapter 33: A Perfect Team
At the bidding venue for the land parcel, Seraphina Arden was visibly tense.Leon Everhart glanced at her and offered a rare moment of comfort: “Relax. It’s fine if we don’t win. No big deal.”But for Seraphina, it was a big deal. She had been terrified that her negligence might have leaked sensitive company information. If anything went wrong, she wouldn’t be able to repay the loss even if she sold everything she owned. How could she not be nervous?Leon watched her tightly-wound demeanor but didn’t say much else.When TerraVantage Group successfully won the bid, Seraphina finally let out a long, relieved sigh, slumping into her chair like a deflated balloon.She stole a glance at Leon Everhart. He was his usual, aloof self, casting her a sidelong glance that seemed to say, “Look at you—such a greenhorn.”On the drive back, Seraphina felt like a massive weight had been lifted.But then Leon broke the silence, asking casually, “You were so worried—was it because of Olivia or Harper?”
Last Updated : 2024-12-18The Playboy CEO’s Curvy Obsession Chapter 34: Partners in Crime
One day, while Seraphina Arden was eating in the company cafeteria, Olivia walked over with her tray and sat down directly across from her. With a sharp tone, she said, “Seraphina, I want to ask you about someone—Ethan. You know him, don’t you? You have his number, right?”The way Olivia phrased it sounded more like a demand than a question.Seraphina, keeping her composure, appeared a little dazed. But her mind was racing as she carefully analyzed the relationships and possible motives behind Olivia’s question.Olivia grew impatient. Slamming her tray down, she raised her voice. “Seraphina Arden, are you deaf? I asked you a question!”Despite Leon Everhart’s repeated warnings to Olivia to keep a low profile and not flaunt her connection to the Everhart family at work, she simply couldn’t help herself when it came to Seraphina Arden.Seraphina’s slow and deliberate demeanor only irritated Olivia further, making her temper flare.Finally, Seraphina replied calmly, “Sit down. I’ll expla
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The Playboy CEO’s Curvy Obsession Chapter 71: Seraphina Takes the Blame
It had been a while since Lucas last contacted Seraphina Arden, but today, he suddenly called her.“Hey, Sis, what are you up to?” Lucas asked.Seraphina lowered her voice and said, “The boss is yelling at someone downstairs. Looks like someone’s in big trouble, so I’m finding a place to hide before I get caught in the crossfire.”Lucas chuckled, “Got time to grab lunch with me?”Chloe had repeatedly warned Seraphina not to get too close to Lucas. But Seraphina and Lucas had grown up together like siblings—how could she truly cut ties with him? She also felt she should take the opportunity to remind Lucas to be careful.“Alright, I’m free on Sunday. You pick the place, and lunch is on me,” Seraphina replied.Lucas said, “How about 11:30 at Century Square? I’ll treat you to some Mexican barbecue.”On Sunday, Seraphina arrived as promised.Lucas had already ordered the barbecue and picked up drinks and side dishes. He was sitting at a table, waiting for her.When Seraphina saw him, she
The Playboy CEO’s Curvy Obsession Chapter 70: Calculations
Seraphina Arden and Leon Everhart returned to the office together.It was Saturday afternoon, with Sunday being a holiday. Generally, weekends were less busy, and the office atmosphere was more relaxed. However, seeing Leon Everhart walk in with a bright expression while Seraphina Arden followed behind with a sour look, everyone assumed that Seraphina had been scolded again.As Seraphina headed toward her own office, Leon called her from the front, “Seraphina, come to my office for a moment.”Her aunt had brought many gifts for her today, and the day’s schedule was light. During the banquet, Leon had already promised Seraphina she could leave early to head back with her parents.But Leon Everhart was a man who often went back on his word. This unexpected call felt like he was deliberately holding her back. Seraphina suspected Leon was doing it on purpose, and she couldn’t shake off the faint sense of ambiguity in his tone, which she found inappropriate and prone to misunderstanding.L
The Playboy CEO’s Curvy Obsession Chapter 69: The Engagement Banquet
Leon Everhart never liked Olivia, and everything about her was something he preferred not to concern himself with. When Olivia expressed a desire to start her own business, Leon told her to prepare a proposal. She came back with less than two pages of nonsensical words, expecting to get $300,000 from him without lifting a finger.Olivia’s brazen and shameless attitude infuriated Leon. He handed her over to Liam and specifically instructed him not to indulge her sense of entitlement.Although Liam wasn’t fond of studying, he was sharp and quick-witted. Despite his dislike for Olivia, he still maintained an outward show of civility. Leon, however, didn’t even care to keep up appearances for her.Even the smartest people can be blindsided at times. Leon Everhart, despite his usual shrewdness, never imagined that someone like Olivia could successfully outmaneuver him.One time, when Leon went to visit Liam’s establishment with some guests, Liam casually mentioned that Olivia was seeing a
The Playboy CEO’s Curvy Obsession Chapter 68: Living in Fear
Seraphina Arden felt cold all over. With her sharp intuition, she was certain that something was off about Lucas and Olivia’s engagement. The more she thought about it, the more terrified she became. She couldn’t believe that Lucas would dare to take such a risk.The next day at work, Seraphina found herself looking at Leon Everhart’s face with a sense of disorientation.After a meeting, she should have returned to her own office, but with her mind preoccupied, she absentmindedly followed Leon Everhart into his office.Leon noticed her dazed and clumsy behavior, and his heart softened.He stopped, but Seraphina kept walking forward. Leon reached out and locked the door from the inside.When Seraphina turned around to look at him, her eyes were clouded with confusion, a stark contrast to her usual cheerful demeanor.Leon’s heart ached slightly. He gently cupped her face and asked, “What’s wrong, Seraphina Arden?”Seraphina stared at his face, her usual quick wit nowhere to be seen. In
The Playboy CEO’s Curvy Obsession Chapter 67: A Secret Strategy
Leon Everhart’s concession gave the Henry family a renewed sense of Harper’s value. Harper’s mother began visiting the Everhart estate much more frequently.However, beyond this, the Henry family’s increasing demands were met with mere observation by Leon Everhart, who never intervened again.The collaboration between Seraphina Arden and Leon Everhart grew increasingly seamless. A glance or a gesture was all it took for one to understand the other’s meaning. In work, the two complemented each other perfectly.But when it came to feelings, there was no progress at all.Seraphina Arden’s stance remained clear: she would never be someone’s mistress or destroy another family. For marriage, she wanted someone who truly resonated with her. She had no intention of settling for less again. Her previous attempt at settling with someone she thought she knew well had left her wounded. To settle with a stranger for the sake of companionship could result in an even worse outcome. If, in this life,
The Playboy CEO’s Curvy Obsession Chapter 66: In-Laws
The news of the Everhart family's mining company's massive profits eventually reached the Henry family.The Henry family was deeply unsettled.The Everhart family had leveraged their connections to help the Henry family secure land certifications for their residential projects. In exchange, the Henry family had promised Leon Everhart 20% equity in their materials factory. They also sealed their alliance with a marriage and verbally agreed to include the Henry family in future mining ventures.But once Leon Everhart smoothed things over, the Henry family began to feel burdened by the heavy fines they had to pay—fines they claimed cost them nearly everything. After the issue was resolved, the Henry family reneged on their promises, refusing to acknowledge the Everhart family's goodwill. They diluted the equity and forced Leon Everhart to withdraw from the materials factory altogether.After Leon married Harper, Mr. Henry personally approached him, asking him to source construction mater
The Playboy CEO’s Curvy Obsession Chapter 65: Fortune's Child
On the baby’s one-month celebration, Olivia gave Harper a special gift.Standing in Leon Everhart and Harper’s bedroom, Olivia smiled and said, “Sister-in-law, it’s my nephew’s one-month milestone, so I’ve brought you a present. I think you’ll be thrilled when you see it.”Leaning close to Harper’s ear, Olivia whispered, “I had a paternity test done for the baby and Lucas. Turns out, they’re the real father and son.”Harper already knew the truth, but hearing it from Olivia’s mouth struck her differently.The Henry family had pressured Harper to conceive Leon Everhart’s child as quickly as possible. Without a child, they were certain Leon would never marry her.Her brother had bluntly warned her, “You’ve already slept with Leon Everhart. If you can’t marry him, your worth will be even lower. Don’t blame me when I handpick someone else for you to marry.”Harper’s mother had confided in her that the Henry family had deceived Leon Everhart, which had enraged him and led the Everhart fami
The Playboy CEO’s Curvy Obsession Chapter 64: A Series of Schemes
Returning to work after the New Year holiday, Seraphina Arden had no desire to visit others for red envelopes. Outwardly, she appeared the same as before, but deep down, her state of mind had undergone a complete transformation. She frequently felt inexplicably weary.After this holiday, an indescribable sense of desolation welled up inside her. Even when playing with her younger siblings during the New Year, the usual joy was absent.At lunch, when most of her colleagues had gone downstairs, Seraphina stayed behind, organizing and checking her office belongings. Leon Everhart appeared at her door and knocked lightly, "Seraphina, why aren’t you eating?"Startled, Seraphina immediately stood up, "Good afternoon, Mr. Everhart. I’ll go in just a moment."Leon Everhart smiled, "Let’s go together."Seraphina shut down her computer, locking the office door as she stepped out.Her careful, meticulous approach always set her apart from others.Seraphina’s sense of despondency didn’t last long
The Playboy CEO’s Curvy Obsession Chapter 63: Daring Beyond Limits
In this region’s custom, families celebrate the birth of a baby boy with a "Lamp Lighting Banquet" in January of the following year, inviting family and close friends to a feast.At the beginning of January, Harper sat at the head of the table holding her son. Leon Everhart reached out to gently pinch the baby’s chubby cheeks, his eyes filled with rare tenderness as he gazed at his son.This was Leon Everhart’s firstborn son, whom he named Maple Everhart.The banquet was lively, with many guests in attendance. Leon Everhart, holding Harper and their son, toasted each guest in turn.Leon was on top of the world—he drank a lot that day, his joy evident. After ten years of investment, he had finally seen substantial returns. His beloved mother was still alive, allowing him to serve her with filial piety. And now, he had a beautiful wife and adorable son by his side—everything in his life seemed perfect.Only Olivia sat there, her head lowered, a cold sneer curling her lips.Leon Everhart
