Chapter 40

Layla

Now that it's certain that I'm leaving the company, I'm already looking at options on where I can apply for my next job but at the same time, I still have the mansion that Louis gave to me. I just can't seem to decide when I'll put it on the market but before that happens, I plan to go there one of these weekends just to be alone and away from everything.

It hasn't been too long since I came home and I rushed to freshen up and change my clothes so I can wait for him.

Thirty minutes after I'm ready, he calls and my lips curve into a smile.

"Hey, babe."

"Hey, beautiful."

"I'm ready now. I was thinking we could watch a movie."

He sighs heavily from the other side. "I know I should be on my way to pick you up right now but something's come up and it's important, so I can't make it."

I slouch with a pout in my seat. "I see."

"I promise I'll make it up to you. This was just so short notice and it requires my attention because I'm the CEO. I feel awful."

I smile. "Hey, you sho