All Chapters of The Playboy CEO’s Curvy Obsession: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

When Seraphina Arden got home, her parents were still awake, watching TV, clearly waiting for her. Seeing her carry in a takeout box of beef noodles and grilled sausages, they immediately smiled and crowded around. They shared the food, each taking half of the noodles since it was too late at night to eat much.Being loved truly gave Seraphina an indomitable spirit. After just one meal, her energy was fully restored, and she was back at work the next day, brimming with vigor.However, Seraphina couldn’t help feeling like her relationship with Daniel wasn’t going anywhere. He was always busy, leaving little time for dates. His affection felt lukewarm, lacking passion or spark. Seraphina figured this arranged romance from their blind date had an 80-90% chance of fizzling out.As for Ethan, Seraphina had spent years trying to forget him. She remembered his kindness and acknowledged that, as he said, he did like her—but only as a sister, not as a lover.It was all in her head, she realize

Ethan carried Seraphina Arden’s shopping bags, walking a step or two behind her—just as he used to many years ago. They moved slowly, unhurried, their pace almost nostalgic.Seraphina didn’t dare look back. Even though so many years had passed, even though they had walked far along separate paths, walking side by side like this again felt like a luxury. Her chest felt tight, her eyes warm with unshed tears. She worried that if she blinked, they would spill over.Ethan’s voice broke the silence, soft and familiar. “Why so many bags?”Seraphina answered in a quiet voice, “They’re not mine. They’re for my boss’s sister. She’s back from overseas and wants a makeover. I was just tagging along.”After a long pause, Ethan said, “You’ve always had an easy tendency to gain weight. But you look good just as you are now. Don’t skip meals—it’s bad for your health. If you want to slim down a bit, try exercising to tone up. Don’t starve yourself.”It took Seraphina a while to respond. “Okay.” Her v

The next day, Seraphina Arden didn’t bother contacting Olivia. She decided to enjoy a rare day off.Since starting her job under Leon Everhart, Seraphina rarely got to rest. Even on weekends, she was often on call to drive him somewhere. But now her boss was out of town, Olivia’s hair was dyed black, and new clothes were bought. Olivia was an adult; Seraphina didn’t feel the need to babysit her.She slept like a log, from the previous night straight through to midday.Chloe came home for lunch, and seeing the house so quiet, assumed her daughter had already left. She poured herself a glass of water and sat down on the couch. As she took a sip, a soft voice startled her.“Mom, I’m starving. What’s for lunch?”Chloe nearly choked. “Seraphina! You’re home? Why didn’t you say anything? You scared me!”Seraphina Arden rushed over and patted Chloe on the back. “I overslept and just woke up when I heard you. I’m sorry, Mom.”Chloe touched her daughter’s face affectionately. “Go wash up, and I

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

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