All Chapters of The Chubby Secretary’s Rise: The Real Estate Tycoon’s Belove: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Using Leon Everhart’s name to give Noah a subtle warning was not Seraphina Arden’s usual style, but in this case, it seemed harmless and effective enough to prevent unnecessary trouble.With spring came an avalanche of work. Leon Everhart was so overwhelmed that he began experiencing shortness of breath and heart palpitations. Concerned, he scheduled an appointment with a doctor. The results were swift and clear: Leon was dangerously overworked and needed to rest to avoid risking his life.Watching the director of the hospital personally attend to Leon made Seraphina sigh. “Rich people truly live in a different world. No waiting in line, and results come out instantly.” Then she thought to herself, “But these people… no matter how much they earn, when will they think it’s enough? What’s the point of money when you lose your life? Who would even enjoy it after they’re gone?”As the doctor assured them that Leon was not in immediate danger and simply needed rest, Seraphina exhaled deepl

Harper was the daughter of Henry’s second wife. Henry also had three children from his first marriage: two sons and one daughter. One son managed his real estate business, while the other oversaw the aluminum profile factory. His eldest daughter was a disappointment in Henry’s eyes—uneducated, unskilled, and infatuated with a minor celebrity. But she was Henry’s firstborn, cherished and spoiled. Unable to bear seeing her suffer, Henry demanded that his sons allocate shares from their businesses to support their sister. The dividends alone were enough to fund her extravagant lifestyle.Harper’s mother, on the other hand, was a young, beautiful, but shallow woman. To Henry, she was merely a decorative trophy wife to boost his image. Harper, their daughter, was groomed by Henry for a purpose—to be a valuable asset in his business dealings.Henry spared no effort or expense in Harper’s upbringing. She received private lessons in music, art, etiquette, and all the qualities of a well-bred

Seraphina Arden might come across as a classic mama’s girl. She shared everything with her parents—details about her boss Leon Everhart, his girlfriends, his private life, and even her work challenges. Whenever she encountered a problem, her go-to move was to consult her parents for advice.Elijah and Chloe, open-minded and deeply devoted to their daughter, were her unwavering support system. Regarding Leon’s personal affairs, they advised her: “Stay out of it. Don’t talk about it, and if you come across anything, act like you didn’t see a thing.”When Seraphina hinted at wanting to change jobs, Chloe was firm:“Every job comes with its own problems. Life is never perfect—if it’s not an issue here, it’ll be a flaw there. What matters is solving problems, not running from them. Think it through. If it becomes unbearable, of course, we’ll support you. How much could you possibly spend? Your dad and I can afford to take care of you.”Elijah added, “The purest water holds no fish. Some th

Leon Everhart’s gaze toward Seraphina Arden had softened significantly. With Ava gone, at least Seraphina was still by his side.Seraphina had lost a noticeable amount of weight and looked much better now. However, despite her physical transformation, she maintained a strictly professional relationship with him. She adhered to boundaries and treated everything with a businesslike approach.Leon’s subtle gestures of warmth and hints of intimacy fell flat. Seraphina either didn’t notice or intentionally ignored them.One night, after Leon had a bit too much to drink, he asked Seraphina to help him upstairs. She refused outright. “Mr. Everhart, you’re too tall and heavy. I can’t carry you. Hold on, I’ll call security to help.”Leon was left speechless. A direct confession would certainly result in rejection. She’d made her standards clear before—her husband must have eyes and a heart for only her. If he were unfaithful, she’d “find a thousand ways to destroy him.” Just thinking about it

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