All Chapters of The CEO's Beautiful Obsession: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

"Let’s go..." Jake said as he began removing his apron and chef's coat. "I’m not letting you run away alone. Not from someone like him.""I’ve been doing it on my own this whole time. I don’t need your protection.""You don’t need my protection, but with me, it’ll be easier. Trust me… A burden is lighter when it’s shared.""I won’t let you lose everything because of me.""You’re not making me do anything. This is my choice.""Jake…""Frida… Hurry. We still need to get Emma," he said, opening the back door. He smiled warmly and gently stroked Frida’s cheek before they both left the restaurant, running away once again.-Five years later…Roman sat in the boardroom, going over the same documents again and again. He was so absorbed in his work that he didn’t hear the door open. A security guard approached quietly and spoke in a low voice beside him."Mr. Gilbert… I don’t know how to say this, but… there are two little girls asking for you.""Two little girls? What are you talki

Roman waited in his sleek black Bentley, adjusting the cuffs of his shirt. Someone knocked on the window before carefully passing a document through the crack, making sure not to stain it with the blood that was smeared across his clothes. Luke inspected the paper cautiously, relieved to find it free of any crimson marks."Will it hold?" Roman asked."Yes. The signature is legible," Luke replied, handing the document back to his boss. "All we need now is Ms. Frida’s signature, and the adoption of Emma Moore will be complete."With a broad grin, Roman stepped out of the vehicle and entered the warehouse where Gary lay beaten on the floor. Roman took a moment to enjoy the sight of him, broken and defeated."Was it really worth it to resist me? All you had to do was cooperate," Roman sneered."You’re a monster! Frida doesn’t deserve someone like you in her life!" Gary spat, struggling to rise, but the pain kept him down.Roman rolled his eyes, bored, and with a nod, signaled his men

Roman had completely lost control, and Jake wasn’t skilled enough to fight back. Frida screamed desperately from the bed, her voice doing nothing to stop the violence. Determined, she forced herself to her feet, moving as slow as a tortoise. She finally reached Roman, placing her trembling hands on his back. He turned toward her violently, and the sight made Frida stumble, but Roman caught her, pulling her close to his chest. His anger began to dissolve as he got lost in her sapphire eyes."Please, stop…" Frida begged, raising her hands to gently touch Roman’s face, hoping to calm him and find a spark of mercy.Roman, still holding onto his grudge, decided the fight was over. He grabbed Jake from the floor and roughly shoved him out of the room, throwing him down the stairs. Watching him lay motionless on the ground, Roman signaled for a few of his men to take Jake to the hospital, and then he called his lawyer, Luke, to handle the aftermath.Frida stayed silent, perched on the edge

"You're insane!" Frida exclaimed, horrified."I'm just being cautious," Roman replied, his smug smile unwavering."Is the money I took from you so significant that you feel the need to torture me now?""It wasn't about the money. I can always make more. But that day, you took something else from me."Roman felt as if Frida had ripped his heart out and taken it with her. The money didn’t matter—it was about regaining his sanity, though now, with her before him, he doubted he’d ever truly find it."Remember my words, Roman. You can parade me around as your wife and take my body, but you’ll never have my love.""Are you done?" Roman asked, clearly amused.-Luke arrived to collect the marriage certificate but also to inform Roman of Jake’s condition."It’s complicated… He’s dead," Luke said, expecting Roman to react, but Roman didn’t even lift his gaze from the papers before him."How sad. Still, he broke into my home and attacked my wife. I suppose it's divine justice… Handle i

While Roman finished adjusting his suit, Frida was in the shower, desperately trying to slip her wedding ring off by lathering it with soap. No matter how much she tried, she couldn’t remove it without causing pain."Frida, don’t take too long. I’ll be waiting in the lounge with the girls. You’ve got twenty minutes," Roman said after knocking on the door. When he didn’t hear a response, he knocked again. "Understood?""Understood," she replied, rolling her eyes.A beautiful blue dress was waiting for her in the bedroom, handpicked by Roman and worth a small fortune. If only she hadn’t spent five extra minutes in the bathroom, she would’ve caught Julie sneaking into the room with a pair of sharp scissors. Julie slashed the fabric, tearing it apart, knowing that with so many people in the family despising Frida, the suspect list would be long. Once she was done, Julie left proudly, heading straight to the lounge to join Roman and the girls, acting sweet and motherly, just like a dotin