All Chapters of My Steprother's Secret Obsession: Chapter 181 - Chapter 190

Wearing a deep crimson halter-neck wrap midi dress, I knew, that I would draw attention the moment I walked in. The fabric hugged me in all the right places, elegant yet daring, while the completely open back added just enough allure to make it unforgettable without crossing into excess. My hair was pulled into a sleek low bun, every strand in place, complementing the soft glow of my light makeup and the bold statement of my red lipstick.Not that I was trying to boast, but I was aware of how I looked. I knew the kind of impression I could leave. The kind that made people glance twice, even when they did not mean to. I did not overdo anything. I did not need to. I simply made sure I looked polished, confident, and composed.Tonight, I was on my way to Secret Garden Bistro, one of the city's most refined and intimate fine-dining spots. It was the chosen place for my blind date, the one Mommy and Uncle Greg had so enthusiastically arranged. From what I had been told, the man came from a

Life had a strange way of bringing people back together I guess. Out of all the places, all the possibilities, we ended up being from the same country. And now, here we were, sitting across from each other on a blind date arranged by our families. It felt unreal."Life really works in mysterious ways sometimes," I murmured, almost to myself."How have you been?" he asked, his tone light, but his eyes still carrying that same warmth I remembered.I smiled at him, a little softer this time, touched by the memories that had resurfaced."I'm good. I just got back home a couple of months ago from Switzerland. I cannot believe that was you," I said, shaking my head slightly in disbelief. "The world really is small.""Yeah," he admitted with a quiet laugh. "I regretted it so much. We met several times in that coffee shop, talked and everything, but I never even asked for your name. I did not try to find you on social media either. When I got back home, it hit me. I had no way of finding you.

"What has gotten into you?" I demanded, my voice shaking with both anger and confusion. Then the thought struck me, sharp and undeniable. I met his eyes directly. "Are you jealous?"For a split second, something flickered across his face. Then he didn't hesitate."Yes," he growled, his voice rising, raw and unfiltered. "Yes, damn it, I am jealous. I'm jealous knowing you're dating someone else."The confession hit me like a blow.I froze. Of all the things I expected him to say, that was not one of them.The intensity in his voice, the way he said it without holding back, left me momentarily speechless."You used to be mine," he continued, his grip still firm, his eyes burning into mine. "And you're still mine until now. Do you understand?" That snapped me out of it."You have some nerve saying I belong to you. You don't own me. Not anymore. We broke up a long time ago." I shot back, anger flaring even stronger than before. His expression darkened further."Don't provoke me, Elyssa. Yo

Sean picked me up early that weekend. There was something about the way he greeted me, easy smile, relaxed confidence, that instantly put me at ease. From there, we headed to an equestrian center where he was an active member, a place that seemed to belong to his world so naturally.Over the past few days, we had been talking constantly. Messages, calls, random conversations that stretched longer than either of us intended. And I had to admit, I genuinely enjoyed it. Talking to Sean felt effortless. He was engaging, witty, and surprisingly thoughtful. We could jump from light teasing to deeper conversations without it ever feeling forced. It was refreshing.Despite everything that had happened, I chose not to listen to Theo. I ignored his warnings and threats. Who was he to tell me who I could or could not see? I did not care if he was jealous. That was his problem, not mine.He already had Tiffany. He had made his choices a long time ago, and I had every right to make mine. It was on

His presence alone shifted the entire atmosphere. His gaze was locked onto me, sharp and unrelenting, and even from a distance, I could see it clearly. He was furious.A chill ran down my spine. What the hell was he doing here? Did he know I was here? The look on his face answered my question before I could even fully process it. Yes, he knew.And judging by the way he was walking straight toward us, with no hesitation and no regard for anything else around him, I had a sinking feeling that I was the reason he came.Sean seemed to notice my sudden pause. Following my line of sight, he turned his head in the same direction. And that was when he saw him.“Bro! I haven’t seen you in a while. It’s good to see you!” Sean greeted warmly, immediately getting up and walking over to Theo. He even gave him a friendly pat on the back as he reached him.But Theo did not react. He did not smile, he did not respond. He did not even acknowledge Sean’s presence. His eyes remained fixed on me.Sharp, h