All Chapters of The Chubby Secretary’s Rise: The Real Estate Tycoon’s Belove: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Leon Everhart, age 31, is the eldest son of the Everhart family and currently single. From a young age, his parents groomed him to inherit the family business. A graduate of a top engineering university with a degree in civil engineering, Leon began immersing himself in the family’s business ventures as early as his freshman year. After completing his undergraduate degree, he attended Cambridge for two years to study management. Upon returning, he joined Everhart Properties under his father’s mentorship and officially took over the reins three years ago, now wielding absolute control over the company.Leon has a younger brother, Liam, who is more of a free spirit. Liam wasn’t particularly inclined toward academics and couldn’t get into college on his own. However, with the family’s wealth, a hefty donation secured him a spot at the university he had his eyes on. After retiring from real estate, their father began guiding Liam in managing the family’s hotel and bar businesses.The Ever

Seraphina Arden returned home, and her mother asked, "How was the blind date today?"Seraphina replied, "The guy was really handsome, like a movie star."Her mother, already sensing it didn’t work out, consoled her, "Never mind. I made some fish soup. Come eat—think of it as seeing a celebrity for free, without even buying a ticket."The little bit of disappointment in Seraphina’s heart instantly dissolved after hearing her mother’s words.Since she rarely got home early, Seraphina had dinner and then went out arm in arm with her mom to browse the shops.Meanwhile, Leon Everhart also arrived home earlier than usual. Dinner was already prepared by Ava, a young woman from TerraVantage Group’s administration team.Ava was 24 years old. Her parents were divorced, and her mother worked as a cook in Leon’s family home. The house was massive, with separate quarters for the staff. Ava had grown up in the vicinity, attending a nearby school.When Ava was 17, she started being involved with Leo

Leon Everhart spent the night having a long conversation with his father, who was visibly pleased with how well his eldest son had turned out. That night, Leon stayed at his father’s house.Meanwhile, Ava was left alone in Leon Everhart’s home again. The house was massive—a two-story duplex equipped with every luxury imaginable. Leon favored bright spaces; the interior was simple and modern, with white and natural wood tones dominating the decor.Ava, dressed in a pale yellow robe, sat curled up on the couch in the vast, cold living room. At just 24, she looked more like a resentful queen in an empty palace, waiting for her emperor’s rare visit. Every day after work, Ava would rush back here, groceries in hand, hoping Leon would come home. Most of the time, her wait was in vain, but she couldn’t afford not to be there.Leon gave her $3,000 a month for living expenses, with the condition that she must be home whenever he returned. Ava had no social life—she couldn’t go out with friends

Leon Everhart held Amelia’s head firmly and kissed her passionately. His hand slid under her blouse, but just as he was about to lose control, he forced himself to stop. Pushing Amelia away, he said in a hoarse voice, “Amelia, we’re colleagues. We’re friends. I like you, but I can’t give you a future. I can’t do this to you.”With a tender gesture, he straightened her clothes, gently touched her face, and whispered, “I’m sorry.”When Amelia stepped out of the office, her eyes were red, her hair disheveled, and her lipstick smudged. Outside, Sophia, Mia, and Seraphina Arden were gathered at the reception desk, reviewing the program list for the company’s upcoming annual party.Although Seraphina Arden wasn’t one to gossip, she couldn’t resist observing drama. The moment she saw Amelia’s appearance, she exchanged knowing glances with Sophia and Mia. The amusement in their eyes said it all.Around the office, employees kept their heads down, pretending not to notice.Outsiders often roma

Running away is easier said than done.On the third day of Christmas, a single text message from Leon Everhart was all it took for Ava to pack her bags and return to the shared space they called home.Leon, having had a bit too much to drink, was rough and relentless with her that night. He showed no tenderness, no regard for her feelings. Afterward, as Ava lay in his arms, Leon abruptly pushed her away and remarked, “You need to put on some weight. It’s like lying next to a pile of bones—uncomfortable and downright unpleasant.”Ava froze. She knew she was slim, but she had curves in all the right places. Her figure was envied by many during her school and work life, even complimented by Leon himself in the past. And yet, here he was now, calling her a skeleton. The nerve of him—after thoroughly enjoying her body just moments ago!Her thoughts spiraled: Could it be that Leon is starting to prefer that chubby secretary, Seraphina Arden?Ava had been considering walking away, but the me