All Chapters of The Playboy CEO’s Curvy Obsession: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

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Chapter 41: A Hidden Agenda

That evening, when Seraphina Arden went home for dinner, Ethan was already there.The issue with Uncle Eliot wasn’t exactly a point of pride, and with Ethan being an outsider, the Arden family avoided mentioning anything about Elijah and Chloe’s trip back to their hometown.Seraphina glanced at Ethan and asked, “How’s your arm feeling today?”Ethan smiled at her. “Feels fine. Doesn’t hurt at all.”Chloe interjected, “‘Hurt or not, a broken bone takes a hundred days to heal. When can the cast come off?”Seraphina answered quickly, “The doctor said it’ll be at least forty days.”Elijah frowned. “How do you know that?”Caught off guard, Seraphina froze, not knowing how to respond.Ethan stepped in to smooth things over. “I fell and called Seraphina. She was kind enough to take me to the hospital.”Elijah still felt something was off, but before he could probe further, Chloe called from the kitchen. “Come help carry the dishes—dinner’s ready!”Ethan managed well enough with his left hand,
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Chapter 42: The Enchantress

Elijah and Chloe were still feeling down. Nowadays, Seraphina Arden made it a point to go home after work every day to spend time with her parents.Today, Leon Everhart handed out specialty gift boxes that had been given to him. He told Sophia and Seraphina Arden to split them. Later, he took two other gift boxes from his car and gave one each to Sophia and Seraphina Arden.When Seraphina got to the building downstairs, she called her parents to come down and help carry the items.Elijah and Chloe came down, their hands full of gift boxes. A neighbor passing by couldn’t help but notice:“Chloe, is this from Seraphina’s company? Wow, so much stuff! Your daughter is really capable.”Chloe smiled and deflected gracefully: “Oh no, these are things Seraphina bought herself. She said they’re for her grandma and uncles to take back home for the holidays.”Chloe rarely flaunted wealth in public. With so many familiar faces around, she knew it could spark jealousy and gossip, potentially bringi
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Chapter 43: One Stone, Three Birds

Harper’s nature was no mystery to Olivia.The stricter the Henry family was with Harper—banning her from seeing men—the more rebellious she became. Whatever they forbade, she made sure to do.After meeting Olivia, Harper had proposed an arrangement: she’d exchange favors for money and let Olivia set up meetings with the men she fancied.Now that the wedding date with Leon Everhart was set and she was practically living with him, the Henry family had eased their restrictions on her. Harper, tasting newfound freedom, didn’t want to risk any scandals before officially marrying Leon.Olivia, however, was a different story. Driven by greed and consumed by jealousy and hatred for Leon Everhart, she harbored no good intentions. If Harper didn’t want a man, Olivia would find her one anyway.Olivia even hoped Harper would end up pregnant—and preferably not with Leon’s child.Even if the child turned out to be Leon’s, Olivia had her contingency plan. If her shady dealings within TerraVantage Gro
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Chapter 44: A Game of Pretenses

On the third day of the holiday, Ethan came over to Seraphina Arden’s home to pay his respects, bringing along numerous gifts.Although Seraphina and Ethan had not officially defined their relationship, the mutual understanding between them was palpable.Chloe prepared a lavish table of food, and Ethan sat next to Seraphina, instructing her to pass him different dishes.Seraphina shot him a glare, but Ethan just smirked, his roguish grin completely unbothered.Unable to do much about his antics, Seraphina reluctantly complied.That evening, Elijah opened one of the bottles of wine Leon Everhart had gifted Seraphina. He and Ethan shared a drink, and the whole family enjoyed a harmonious dinner together.Eliza, on the other hand, finished her meal early and excused herself to the guest room. Ethan, who had only greeted her upon arrival, hadn’t spared her a glance since.Eliza had given up on trying to draw Ethan’s attention. After all, she had already learned her lesson the hard way.He
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Chapter 45: Doubt

When Seraphina Arden arrived to pick up Leon Everhart, she was immediately struck by the overpowering smell of perfume and alcohol that clung to him.The moment Leon got into the car, he mumbled a single instruction: "Take me home," before slumping into the seat and falling asleep almost instantly.Leon was utterly exhausted. With the launch of a new project, all kinds of shady characters had come knocking, vying for his attention. Though he despised the endless socializing, he had no choice but to plaster on a smile and entertain them.He was truly drained.Leon’s wedding with Harper had been set—April 18th on the lunar calendar, which coincided with May 20th. His mother, a firm believer in astrology, had specifically chosen the date for its auspiciousness.“520,” a day synonymous with romance in popular culture, seemed like the perfect choice to everyone else. But to Leon, it was just another ordinary day.Leon Everhart, sharp and shrewd in business, had been naive in one aspect: he’
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Chapter 46: Living Together

That meeting went late into the night.Seeing how exhausted Seraphina Arden was, Leon Everhart didn’t ask her to drive him home and instead drove himself.Seraphina stayed at her apartment that night and called her parents, sharing her suspicions about James.“Dad, Uncle James has been so good to our family and even got me this job. But I suspect he’s having an affair with my old classmate Babi. If one day I uncover something shady involving him, what should I do?”Elijah sighed. “Back when James helped me get my job at the city planning office, he asked for money—a lot of it. I gave him my entire discharge allowance from the army, and when that wasn’t enough, I even borrowed money. As for getting you into TerraVantage Group, that’s not pure kindness either. Years ago, I helped his son get a job at our office. That recruitment letter? I personally delivered it. Your boss Leon only keeps James around partly for his skills, but mostly because James’ son holds a minor leadership role at t
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Chapter 47: The Scolding CEO

After the meeting, Leon Everhart stormed out, venting his frustration at Seraphina Arden.“We told you yesterday the meeting was at 9 AM. Yet, you stroll in at 9:30, making everyone wait for you. Seraphina, who do you think you are? Such a big shot, huh? If you don’t want this job, just leave. Now, go tell Sophia to deduct your attendance bonus for the month and fine you $500 while you’re at it.”Seraphina Arden trailed behind him with her head bowed, murmuring repeatedly, “Mr. Everhart, I’m sorry. It won’t happen again.”Seeing her obedient demeanor, Leon Everhart huffed coldly but said nothing more, walking briskly ahead.Seraphina, with a bitter smile, quickly caught up.At lunch, Seraphina checked her phone to find a message from Ethan.“What time will you be home tonight?”Thinking about the previous night made her blush. She hesitated before replying:“It’ll probably be late. You rest first, don’t wait for me.”Ethan sent back a cheeky emoji: “Wifey, I miss cuddling you in my sle
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Chapter 48: About Weddings and Wedding Dresses

Seraphina Arden and Ethan’s relationship was now officially public. Having grown up together, their gestures and habits were perfectly in sync.Ethan wasn’t as busy as Seraphina Arden. With Chloe retired and no longer working, she cooked daily. After work, Ethan would head straight to Seraphina’s parents' home for dinner. Once finished, he’d pack up leftovers and bring them to Seraphina’s apartment.Ethan was thoroughly satisfied with his current lifestyle. Lunch in the cafeteria, dinner at Seraphina’s parents’ house, and then snuggling up with her at night—life couldn’t get any better.Seraphina Arden had a mild temperament and didn’t demand much from Ethan. After their nightly showers, she would toss the laundry into the washing machine, and her compact apartment required only a quick 10-minute cleaning routine daily.Ethan occasionally helped hang the clothes, but even if he didn’t, Seraphina Arden never made a fuss about these small chores. The two would sit on the bed, phones in h
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Chapter 49: Everything Rests on Herself

As Harper was changing into her next outfit, Leon Everhart scanned the room and spotted Seraphina Arden sleeping in a corner. Her fair, delicate face showed dark circles under her eyes.Leon Everhart couldn’t help but think about the years Seraphina Arden had spent working alongside him, matching his grueling schedule without complaint. Though her appearance was unremarkable and her temperament seemed soft, she possessed a sharp mind and remarkable resilience. She was meticulous, patient, and highly alert—a rare combination.What Leon Everhart appreciated most was that Seraphina Arden loved money but always acquired it through honest means.In his company, Leon Everhart understood the reality: absolute cleanliness in management was unrealistic. His managers, more often than not, would accept minor bribes or kickbacks. As long as they did their job well and kept things within limits, Leon Everhart would usually turn a blind eye.However, Seraphina Arden was different. As his secretary,
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Chapter 50: The Chill of Human Nature

After Leon Everhart left, a bored Harper made a call to Olivia.Olivia had already given her housekeeper the day off.Harper drove to Olivia's place.Not long after, Lucas arrived in a hurry.Marriage, at its core, is an exchange of equal value. Both parties must gain something useful from each other, and the more valuable these gains are, the more stable the marriage will be.Leon Everhart, seated high in his position, could not provide Harper with emotional comfort or sufficient financial freedom. With only physical intimacy to offer, expecting a stable marriage or a loyal and devoted partner from Harper was nothing short of wishful thinking.Harper had no psychological barriers about betraying Leon Everhart.From Leon's perspective, Harper was just a pretty face. Her sole value lay in being obedient and bearing him children. He would provide her with some level of protection and ensure that Henry's family couldn’t oppress her.Leon Everhart understood the Henry family’s oppressive
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