All Chapters of Obsession: His Runaway Bride: Chapter 11 - Chapter 15

The Stars Gala was always a spectacle, and this year was no exception. The AMN ballroom buzzed with life—actors, producers, media tycoons, all gathered in their finest. No one came to fade into the background tonight. Everyone was here to be seen, to win something, to prove something.Adrian Blackwood stepped onto the red carpet like he owned it. Cameras fired as soon as he emerged from the sleek black car, flashes reflecting off the gold-stitched lapels of his tux. Reporters leaned over barricades, microphones outstretched like spears.“Adrian! Over here!”He turned just enough for the cameras to get their shot, offering a practiced smirk that always made the headlines. He didn’t linger—he never did. Charm them, give them a look, then move on.“Adrian!” another voice called out, more urgent. “Word is you’re winning Top Most Talented Actor tonight. Any truth to that?”He slowed, looked directly at the woman holding the mic. “It’s an honor just to be nominated,” he said. “There’s so mu

Chapter 13: Gone For GoodThe very next day, the media was in a frenzy. News outlets and gossip columns were flooded with speculations about Adrian Blackwood's abrupt departure from the gala."Adrian Blackwood leaves event without a word. Trouble in paradise?""Leading lady abandoned. What made Adrian storm out?""Did Bianca Monroe get dumped?"Paparazzi had been relentless. They snapped pictures of Bianca left alone in their seats, looking frustrated and visibly upset. Social media was buzzing with theories, some claiming it was a lovers' quarrel, others suggesting Adrian had a secret someone waiting for him elsewhere.But Adrian didn't care.He hadn't even glanced at his phone, which was now buried under the mess of broken glass and overturned furniture from last night. His house was a wreck, mirroring the chaos in his mind. He hadn't slept. His body ached from the tension of waiting and from the sheer exhaustion of his emotions.Then came the frantic banging on his door."Adrian! O

Chapter 15: The ConsigliereGrace swirled the amber liquid in her glass. The ice clinked softly against the sides before she took a slow sip of her cognac, savoring the burn as it slid down her throat.With a sigh, she set the glass down on the table beside her and turned her gaze toward the figure seated on the floor. Marco, with his usual relaxed posture, leaned against the couch, one knee up, his arms lazily draped over it. His dark eyes flickered toward her, waiting."How much do you know about my cousin?" Grace asked, her voice smooth but carrying an edge of amusement.Marco exhaled through his nose, tilting his head as if considering the question. "I know that he's unpredictable," he said, his tone as flat as ever. "And by the sound of his voice, he's like an unstable balloon."Grace barked out a laugh, nearly spilling her drink. "A fucking balloon? That's how you describe him?"Marco merely shrugged. "One wrong move and—pop."Grace shook her head, still chuckling. "Seriously, t