All Chapters of Bad Romance (Part #1): Chapter 1 - Chapter 4

The bright lights of the art gallery illuminated the crowded room, casting a warm glow over the sea of elegant guests. Adelaide Cavendish, a 25-year-old aspiring artist, stood nervously beside her latest painting, fidgeting with the hem of her black cocktail dress.Adelaide's long, curly brown hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall, and her bright green eyes sparkled with excitement as she scanned the room. She had always dreamed of showcasing her art in a prestigious gallery like this one, and tonight was the night.As she sipped her glass of champagne, Adelaide's eyes landed on a tall, handsome man standing across the room. He was dressed in a tailored black tuxedo, his dark hair perfectly styled, and his piercing blue eyes seemed to bore into her soul.Adelaide felt a shiver run down her spine as the man's eyes locked onto hers. She quickly looked away, feeling a flush rise to her cheeks. Who was this mysterious stranger, and why did he seem so familiar?As the night wore on,

Vivian took a deep breath before continuing. "Lucas has always been a troubled child," she said. "He's had a lot of issues with anger and control, and he's always had a hard time forming healthy relationships."Adelaide listened intently, trying to understand what Vivian was saying."As he got older, Lucas's behavior became more and more erratic," Vivian continued. "He started to become obsessed with certain people, and he would stop at nothing to make them his own."Adelaide felt a chill run down her spine as she realized that she was one of the people Lucas had become obsessed with."I tried to get him help, but he refused," Vivian said. "And then, one day, he just disappeared. I didn't hear from him for years, and I thought maybe he had finally gotten the help he needed."But Vivian's next words sent a shiver down Adelaide's spine."But then, I started to hear rumors about Lucas's activities," Vivian said. "And I realized that he was still out there, still obsessed with controlling