All Chapters of The Playboy CEO’s Curvy Obsession: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

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Chapter 71: Seraphina Takes the Blame

It had been a while since Lucas last contacted Seraphina Arden, but today, he suddenly called her.“Hey, Sis, what are you up to?” Lucas asked.Seraphina lowered her voice and said, “The boss is yelling at someone downstairs. Looks like someone’s in big trouble, so I’m finding a place to hide before I get caught in the crossfire.”Lucas chuckled, “Got time to grab lunch with me?”Chloe had repeatedly warned Seraphina not to get too close to Lucas. But Seraphina and Lucas had grown up together like siblings—how could she truly cut ties with him? She also felt she should take the opportunity to remind Lucas to be careful.“Alright, I’m free on Sunday. You pick the place, and lunch is on me,” Seraphina replied.Lucas said, “How about 11:30 at Century Square? I’ll treat you to some Mexican barbecue.”On Sunday, Seraphina arrived as promised.Lucas had already ordered the barbecue and picked up drinks and side dishes. He was sitting at a table, waiting for her.When Seraphina saw him, she
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Chapter 72: Affair Exposed

Lucas’s audacity was fueled by Harper. On the day of the engagement banquet, Harper had noticed Leon Everhart’s small gestures toward Seraphina Arden.She told Lucas, “That man has never treated me like that, but look at the way he is with your cousin Seraphina Arden—gentle and attentive. During the banquet, his eyes were glued to her the entire time. With all the wealth of the Everhart family, and Leon Everhart being handsome and rich, it’s rare for a man like him to be genuinely drawn to a woman. If Seraphina Arden puts in just a little effort, Leon Everhart will undoubtedly agree to marry her. All of Everhart’s fortune would then still belong to her. A wealthy man who loves her—any woman would say yes. Go and ask Seraphina Arden to hold onto Leon Everhart. Tell her that if she wants, Leon Everhart will surely agree to it. I’ll step aside and let her have everything."At least this way, we’ll have a slim chance of survival. Olivia has been scheming against us for so long. She doesn’
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Chapter 73: Revenge

That night, Seraphina Arden drove Leon Everhart home.In the car, Leon Everhart said to her, “Seraphina, don’t let anyone else know about this. Don’t let Lucas or Harper find out that you told me either. If Lucas asks, you must tell him you didn’t say anything to me.”Seraphina Arden had seen Leon Everhart silently deal with many things before, but now that it was her turn to witness his methods, she couldn’t help but feel scared.Leon Everhart seemed to sense her thoughts. He smiled and said, “What are you afraid of? I won’t do anything to you. I’m genuinely happy that you told me. Otherwise, I would’ve remained in the dark. In fact, even if you hadn’t told me, I would’ve found out eventually. But it’s different now that you were the one to tell me first. Go home and don’t overthink it. Oh, and remember to bring me breakfast tomorrow morning.”Leon Everhart got out of the car and went upstairs alone.Once inside his home, he ripped off his suit jacket and threw it forcefully onto the
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Chapter 74: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle

Seraphina Arden grew up in a loving and nurturing family. The violence and schemes she saw in TV shows and movies never touched her life. When watching such dramas, she might have felt a little pity but never true empathy—those pains didn’t belong to her.But yesterday, Leon Everhart’s words utterly shocked her. If it hadn’t been for him stepping in, her parents might have been hurt. Her mother could have either died or been paralyzed. Even if they had investigated, it would have just been written off as an accident. Just thinking about it made Seraphina’s scalp tingle, her body tremble, and her heart race. She had been holding back her emotions all this time.When she entered her home and saw her healthy mother smiling as she opened the door for her, Seraphina immediately hugged her tightly and began to sob uncontrollably. Clinging to her mother, Seraphina felt as if she were experiencing a second chance at life.Society constantly forces people to grow up. In just one night, the heav
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Chapter 75: A Crown of Grass

A year had passed quickly, and soon it was the start of a new year.One day, Elijah received a call from Sebastian:"Elijah, there’s a municipal renovation project coming up for bidding. Let Mr. Everhart know to keep an eye on the online announcements in the next couple of days."Hearing this, Seraphina Arden immediately understood that this was Sebastian repaying Leon Everhart’s favor.Sebastian believed it was Leon who had provided Seraphina with the photos and videos of Ethan and Jenny, effectively saving Ethan, Sebastian, and Seraphina’s family from disaster.Leon Everhart’s seemingly casual actions at Lucas and Olivia’s engagement party—the small gestures toward Seraphina Arden—had not gone unnoticed by her family. Seraphina’s aunt even asked her, “Seraphina, is there something going on between you and your boss?”Seraphina immediately denied it: “Absolutely not. He’s just a showy peacock who flirts with everyone.”Sebastian and the Ardens believed in the principle of repaying ki
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Chapter 76: A Grand Chessboard

Leon Everhart’s repeated concessions had given the Henry family a taste of benefits.However, after their failed manipulation of Ethan, the Henry family hadn’t secured a single piece of land in the past year.The deals they managed to secure were only possible by borrowing credentials from others, for which they had to pay transfer fees.The parties lending their credentials bore responsibilities and charged a management f*e of 3% to 5% of the contract value.Even when the Henry family secured projects and resold them, their profits were minimal. The term "declining fortunes" perfectly described their current situation.Yet, even a dying camel is bigger than a horse. The Henry family still maintained their façade. Their materials factory, having been established locally for over a decade, still boasted a considerable client base.This was why Leon Everhart advised Seraphina Arden not to provoke the Henry family—they still wielded influence and could back Harper.While they might not ex
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Chapter 77: The Game Begins

When the Henry family father and son came to visit, there was no real need for Seraphina Arden to leave. However, Leon Everhart had started putting Seraphina Arden ahead of himself without realizing it. He didn’t want her to get hurt, nor did he want anything to happen to her.Seeing the Henry family, Seraphina Arden felt a deep resentment. She had never even met these people before, yet they had almost destroyed her family. She wanted to do something about it but felt utterly powerless.At this point, Seraphina Arden had no reason or leverage to fight them. Even if she did, she knew she wouldn’t win. Compared to them, she was like an ant trying to shake a giant tree.Seraphina Arden sat motionless, staring at her computer. Suddenly, she received a text message from Leon Everhart. Reading the contents, her eyes welled up with tears. She realized that Leon understood her emotions and was giving her a chance to step away.Leon Everhart had many flaws, but he also had his strengths. Serap
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Chapter 78: I Once Loved You

The company’s annual party was as lively as ever. This year, however, Seraphina Arden was absent—she had caught a cold and was resting in her apartment.Elijah and Chloe had joined a group tour and were traveling again.Harper sat elegantly beside Leon Everhart, holding their son.The aura between a working professional and a wealthy, full-time socialite was simply incomparable. Those untouched by financial worries carried a graceful, languid air about them, their every gesture exuding an almost otherworldly charm.In contrast, the weariness of working life had etched itself into the bones and features of those who labored, embodying the rawness of human existence. Yet, Harper’s subtle smiles and serene demeanor were utterly captivating.From his seat at a neighboring table, Lucas couldn’t take his eyes off Harper.Noticing his gaze, Olivia pinched Lucas sharply, pulling him back to reality. When he turned to her, she responded with a cold smile.Standing on stage, Leon Everhart radia
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Chapter 79: Escape

After the holiday break, Seraphina Arden did not return to work. Her office remained empty.When Sophia asked Leon Everhart about it, he replied, “Seraphina has family matters to attend to. She requested a six-month leave, and I approved it.”Having resigned, Seraphina Arden felt a significant weight lifted off her shoulders. Years of relentless work had left her physically and mentally exhausted, but now, she felt lighter.Her words to Leon Everhart had been half-truths. She admired his abilities and charisma—qualities that naturally attracted women. Seraphina had felt a slight affection for him, but those feelings were quickly shattered by his constant questionable behavior.While she respected his talents, she had also witnessed his ruthless nature firsthand. Over the past few months, Leon had orchestrated a full-scale takedown of the Henry family, never dirtying his hands directly but instead arming others to do the job for him.She remembered that day in the car when Leon Everhar
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Chapter 80: Traces of Heartfelt Emotion

In this world, there aren’t as many dramatic billionaire CEOs as in the stories. Without Seraphina Arden, Leon Everhart simply hired a new driver and another secretary.Although Seraphina Arden’s office remained vacant, it seemed Leon Everhart didn’t feel much regret or longing over her departure. Leon Everhart was still as busy as ever, running around like a dog.Harper, carrying her son, came to Leon Everhart’s office but didn’t see Seraphina Arden.Sophia explained, “Seraphina has found a new job. I heard she’s working as a secretary for another CEO, and she’s doing quite well.”Only then did Harper completely let go of her suspicions about Seraphina Arden.However, Harper regretted everything. She didn’t want Lucas anymore—she wanted to work things out with Leon Everhart.But lately, Leon Everhart seemed to show even less interest in her. Harper’s main asset was her physical charm, and without that leverage, she began to panic.She vented all her frustrations on Seraphina Arden. O
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