All Chapters of The Playboy CEO’s Curvy Obsession: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

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Chapter 51: Economic Divergences

Movies and TV dramas often romanticize workplace romances: the handsome boss, stolen kisses in the elevator, passionate moments in the office. Sounds dreamy, doesn’t it?In real life? Not so much. Elevators have cameras, every corner of the office is monitored, and your boss may not be a charming heartthrob. More likely, he’s middle-aged, balding, and sporting a beer belly.Even if you did manage to land one of the rare good-looking ones, just try hugging or kissing him in public—by the next day, the entire company would know your "romantic escapades."The workplace isn’t a love story; it’s a battlefield. It’s the place where gender often ceases to matter.When all is smooth sailing, everyone plays nice. But when tangible benefits are at stake, most people abandon any pretense of loyalty.When danger looms, self-preservation reigns supreme.The person you thought was your protector? They’ll be the first to push you in harm's way. Not because you're a woman, but because you're weaker,
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Chapter 52: Parents' Wisdom

Seraphina Arden knew Ethan wasn’t happy. But unlike their childhood, when she would rush to soothe him at the first sign of his displeasure, she now remained composed.She didn’t feel the need to appease him anymore. His sulking face didn’t stir up her emotions as it once had.Before bed, she deliberately asked, “Ethan, are you feeling unwell?”Ethan, his tone flat, replied, “Why would I be?”Seraphina Arden chuckled, “See? I told my mom you’re not the type to get upset over small things. She scolded me for asking you to chip in for groceries, saying food doesn’t cost that much. But I told her, we’re almost 30—sharing expenses is just common sense, right? Oh, by the way, Mom’s making your favorite braised beef tomorrow, along with chicken soup for you.”Ethan forced a smile. “Please thank Aunt Chloe for me.”Seraphina couldn’t help but find the situation amusing. It’s just $1,500. Is it really worth this attitude?Her expectations for the future grew dimmer.A Holiday GatheringFor th
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Chapter 53: Leon Everhart’s Wedding

May 20th.A date filled with romantic symbolism.Leon Everhart’s wedding was a grand affair. Only senior managers at the company were invited, with Sophia and Seraphina Arden granted special access as staff exceptions.Watching how Leon Everhart handled his wedding made Seraphina Arden question the entire concept of marriage.The day before, May 19th, Leon was still working late. When Seraphina Arden drove him home, he showed no excitement about the big day. Exhausted, he got into the car and immediately fell asleep.The entire wedding was left in the hands of the wedding planning company.When the planners requested a rehearsal, hoping Leon would participate, he didn’t even look up. “I’m busy,” he told Sophia. “Have them send me the schedule; I’ll review it.”The Morning of the WeddingThe ceremony was set to begin at noon, with the bride and groom scheduled to greet guests at 11 a.m.At 9 a.m., Leon was still at the office, reviewing the meeting minutes Seraphina Arden had prepared
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Chapter 54: Love and Food Are Never to Be Neglected

On the way to the Regent Hotel, Seraphina Arden drove while Leon Everhart reclined in his seat, watching her.“Seraphina Arden, I got married today. Say something to make me feel better,” he said, tilting his head slightly.Seraphina thought for a moment and, with an overly cheerful tone, said, “The purple roses were romantic. The crystal butterflies hanging from the ceiling were beautiful. The groom looked dashing, the bride stunning. The tables were too large, the food was excellent, but the banquet started too late, and you made us leave early, so I missed a few dishes.”Leon chuckled and shook his head. “Besides food, can you think about anything else? Ugh, weddings are exhausting—more so than work. At least today is almost over.”Later that evening, there was a reception dinner, but as Leon got out of the car, he turned to Seraphina and said, “You’re off the hook for tonight. I was hoping to see even a little bit of disappointment on your face today, but you’re still the same car
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Chapter 55: Weighing Gains and Losses

Leon Everhart was, above all, a businessman. When the Henry family betrayed him, he could have struck back immediately. However, Harper chose that exact moment to announce her pregnancy of over a month.At thirty-something, Leon knew it was time for him to have children. For the sake of his unborn child, he swallowed the humiliation of the Henry family’s deceit.He resolved property disputes for two waterfront apartment complexes on behalf of the Henry family, relinquished his shares in their aluminum extrusion factory, and married Harper.A bad deal, by any calculation.If not for the child, Leon would never have taken Harper as his wife.Leon’s interest in the wedding was minimal. Yet, for the sake of giving his unborn child legitimacy, he played his part, going through the motions to preserve appearances.During the wedding reception, Harper stood obediently by Leon’s side, greeting guests with a sweet and charming smile. Despite his focus on the event, Leon’s mind wandered.Would
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Chapter 56: Star-Crossed Schemes

Every other week, Sophia would update Leon Everhart about Olivia’s antics in the administrative department. Olivia had recently attempted to meddle in the finance department, only to hit a dead end.After her dismissal, Babi had grown close to Olivia, and their connection had become quite active.Peter, who had known Leon and Olivia since childhood, was a familiar figure. It didn’t take much for Leon Everhart to piece together that the budget leak in the pre-construction phase had been orchestrated by Olivia.The only reason Leon had caught wind of the issue in time was thanks to his years of unspoken understanding with Seraphina Arden. That seemingly casual note she left was, in fact, a subtle yet critical warning.Had the construction of the downtown residential and commercial towers fallen into Peter’s hands, TerraVantage Group would have faced significant losses.On paper, Peter’s bid, $20 million USD lower than the next contender, seemed like a saving grace. However, Leon calcula
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Chapter 57: Halloween

Seraphina Arden lay on her bed, feeling a mix of sympathy and helplessness for Lucas.Her mother’s words echoed in her mind:“We all have our own paths to walk, Seraphina. Everyone carries their own karma—no one else can bear it for them, not parents, not siblings. We help when we can, but there must be limits. Take your uncle, for example. He claimed he only owed the bank, and nothing else. We believed him, and your dad suggested we all chip in to help pay it off. That’s family—you can’t just stand by and do nothing. But then more debts kept surfacing—beyond what we could possibly help with.”“Lucas is your cousin. You’ve done your duty by offering him advice. That’s enough. Don’t let his problems drag you down. At the end of the day, everyone has to live for themselves.”Her mother’s words might have sounded selfish, but Seraphina realized their truth.Seraphina Arden was no saint. She had no intention of binding herself to someone else’s karma. That wasn’t her style. She slowly beg
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Chapter 58: The Accident

After the holiday break, work became even more hectic. In the lead-up to Halloween, every department was putting in extra hours, racing to hit targets—targets tied directly to bonuses.Leon Everhart planned a site visit to the central district’s commercial-residential project.Benjamin and the representatives from Company B surrounded Leon Everhart, briefing him on every detail. As always, Seraphina Arden followed just a step behind Leon, keeping pace.Leon inspected thoroughly. He started in the control room, reviewing the project’s progress logs, material intake reports, and video footage. He pointed out several issues. The staff from Company B diligently took notes, while Seraphina Arden recorded everything herself.Afterward, Leon decided to visit the site in person.As they walked through the construction zone, Leon grew increasingly satisfied. The Company B staff were professional, the materials met specifications, and the site, despite its size, was impeccably organized.As the
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Chapter 59: The Invisible Web

Seraphina Arden had spoken to her parents, Elijah and Chloe, about Ethan's shortcomings.Elijah and Chloe offered their perspective: "When two people start living together, there will always be conflicts at first. These things take time to smooth out. Ethan isn’t a bad person. If he’s a bit careless, then you just need to be patient. As long as it’s not a matter of principles, bear with it, and you’ll move forward. Your father and I argue too, don’t we?”But when something went wrong, Seraphina’s first instinct was to call her parents, not Ethan.Chloe watched how Ethan treated Seraphina, and her heart ached. She wanted to rebuke him but found herself at a loss for words.Seraphina, however, didn’t feel anything was out of the ordinary. Ethan had always been this way, and she had grown used to it.At home, Seraphina did all the cleaning. The house was always tidy because of her efforts. Ethan would call out for water while gaming or ask her to fetch his clothes while he showered. Sera
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Chapter 60: The Fallout

The rumors about Leon Everhart and Seraphina Arden in the office were something Seraphina knew she had to address immediately. Such gossip would harm both her work and personal life.She sighed inwardly: Thank goodness for Ethan. Without him, clearing this up would have been impossible.Ethan’s advantages shone through at moments like this. Seraphina had a boyfriend—a very handsome one, too.The nine-photo collage she posted on social media, coupled with the public kiss before work, quickly smothered the scandalous rumors of an affair between the boss and his secretary.Mia pressed her with questions. “Seraphina, your boyfriend is so handsome! When are you two getting married?”Seraphina thought for a moment and replied, “After the New Year, we’ll start planning the wedding.”Seraphina rarely discussed personal matters with Leon Everhart. In the past, her boss had half-jokingly suggested she be with him. This time was no different. When he said he could give her anything except marria
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