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The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die Chapter 135
Shane scoffed. “Evidence? Didn’t you say you’d show us proof if we asked? Well, where is it?”“We have it!” Carter shot back, frustration thick in his voice. “Xena contacted that driver today. The police traced the call and pinpointed a location!“For all we know, they’ve already caught him! Once the evidence piles up, let’s see how you keep defending her then!” Layla sighed inwardly, too late to stop him. This kid never thought before he spoke. But still, she caught it—a fleeting moment of panic flashing across Xena’s face. So the number was right. Chris frowned and turned toward Xena. “What number? Who did you call?” “I didn’t—” Xena frantically shook her head, eyes wide with feigned innocence. “I just answered a wrong number. It wasn’t the driver at all.” She turned to Layla, her voice trembling. “Layla, are you really not going to let me go?” Tears streamed down Mrs. Xander’s face as she threw her arms around Xena, shielding her. “Don’t be scared, sweethea
The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die Chapter 136
“You…!” Mr. Xander was furious, his fists clenching so tightly his knuckles turned white. “Fine. I see how it is. You’ve grown wings and forgotten where you came from! We should’ve never brought you back in the first place!” “Layla, why are you still so stubborn?!” Mrs. Xander sobbed, her entire body trembling. “What does the Xander family owe you?!” Owe? Wasn’t she simply asking for what was supposed to be hers? A father’s love. A mother’s care. A sibling’s protection. Were those things she was supposed to beg for? Layla’s chest tightened with bitterness, but her smile only grew colder. “It’s not me who refuses to change. It’s you.” There was no point in arguing anymore. Layla made up her mind, her voice steady and unwavering. “I’m not letting Xena off the hook. There’s nothing to discuss.” “Fine.” Chris’s gaze turned ice-cold. “If this is how you want it, then the Xander family won’t back down either. We’ll make sure Xena gets justice.” Layla let o
The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die Chapter 137
No one really knew what kind of person Layla had grown into under her adoptive parents’ care. And now, Chris finally saw the truth—she was beyond saving. Shane leaned in, eager to chime in. “Xena, I believe you too!” Mrs. Xander clutched Xena’s hand tightly. “Our family believes in you.” Mr. Xander, however, remained silent, his expression grim. He had been counting on Xena’s child to seal the family’s alliance with the Perry family. But now, with the baby gone, so was that last shred of hope. *Once they returned to the hospital room, Layla sank back onto the bed. Only now did she fully register just how exhausted she was—every muscle ached, and she didn’t even want to move. William poured a cup of warm water and set it beside her. “You didn’t need to handle this yourself. It wasn’t worth exhausting yourself over.” Layla blinked in mild surprise. “You noticed?” “Yeah.” Layla chuckled. “I didn’t expect talking to be this exhausting. This body of mine gets
The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die Chapter 138
“I…” Xena bit her lip, fear creeping into her voice. “I thought everything was going smoothly. I didn’t expect to fall into their trap. You have to help me.” “Layla is already as good as dead.” The man’s voice was low and cold. “All you had to do was wait. She’ll be gone soon enough. And you couldn’t even manage that? Pathetic.” Xena scrambled to explain. “I know I was too impatient! But help me this once, and I promise—I’ll listen to you from now on. I’ll do whatever you say.” Silence. Xena’s heart pounded in her chest, her grip tightening around the phone. If he refused, she had no one else left to turn to. Then, finally, he spoke. “He’s already taken care of.” The man's voice was low and chilling, like something straight out of hell.“Don't ever make me clean up your mess again. You're a damn nuisance.”The call ended abruptly.Xena clutched her phone, frozen for a moment before realization sank in. Then, her lips curled into a slow, triumphant smile.Relief
The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die Chapter 139
“Let it go.” In a moment of desperation, Layla grasped William’s hand. “You’ve already done more than enough for me.” Under the soft glow of the lamp, her amber eyes remained clear, yet deep within them, traces of fear and worry lingered. The unspoken concern in her gaze struck William unexpectedly, as if her emotions had reached out and wrapped around his heart.She was worried about him.Realizing this, an inexplicable warmth crept into William’s chest. He swallowed, his Adam’s apple shifting slightly as he forced his voice to stay even. “Alright. I’ll listen to you.”“Mm.” Layla exhaled softly, only then realizing their hands were still entwined. As if scalded, she quickly pulled away. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to overstep.” “It’s fine.” William slowly retracted his hand, his fingers absentmindedly brushing against his palm, as if trying to hold onto the fleeting warmth she left behind.As Layla settled back under the covers, his gaze darkened. This matter might
The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die Chapter 138
“I…” Xena bit her lip, fear creeping into her voice. “I thought everything was going smoothly. I didn’t expect to fall into their trap. You have to help me.” “Layla is already as good as dead.” The man’s voice was low and cold. “All you had to do was wait. She’ll be gone soon enough. And you couldn’t even manage that? Pathetic.” Xena scrambled to explain. “I know I was too impatient! But help me this once, and I promise—I’ll listen to you from now on. I’ll do whatever you say.” Silence. Xena’s heart pounded in her chest, her grip tightening around the phone. If he refused, she had no one else left to turn to. Then, finally, he spoke. “He’s already taken care of.” The man's voice was low and chilling, like something straight out of hell.“Don't ever make me clean up your mess again. You're a damn nuisance.”The call ended abruptly.Xena clutched her phone, frozen for a moment before realization sank in. Then, her lips curled into a slow, triumphant smile.Relief
The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die Chapter 141
“We live in a lawful society.” Chris sighed, shaking his head. “No matter how powerful William is, even he can’t just take lives like they’re nothing.” “But…” Shane swallowed hard. “That guy is really dead.” “Enough.” Mrs. Xander finally snapped, unable to listen any longer. “Stop talking about death. It’s giving me chills.” Her gaze fell on Xena, eyes brimming with concern. “No matter what happens, we have to protect you. We can’t let you suffer any more harm. If Layla—” She caught herself, remembering how heartlessly Layla had severed ties with them. Her expression turned cold. “If Layla dares to slander you again, I’ll be the first to make her pay!” “Mom…” Xena’s eyes shimmered with emotion as she reached for her mother’s hand. “As long as you all believe in me, I don’t care what anyone else says.” “That’s your problem, Xena! You’re too soft. That’s why Layla walks all over you!” Shane huffed, his frustration evident. Xena shook her head, placing a gentle
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Fighting back the nausea, Layla forced herself to take a closer look at the body, carefully confirming the suspect’s identity.Once the police had recorded her statement, they dismissed her, telling her to go home and wait for further updates.Back at the hospital, Layla ran right into Xena, who was getting discharged. The Xander family crowded around her, fussing over her like attendants catering to a queen.The image was so ridiculous that Layla almost burst out laughing.“Layla Xander! You actually have the nerve to show up here?” Shane was the first to spot her, immediately stepping in front of Xena like a human shield. “What now? Trying to throw more dirt on Xena?“Didn’t you swear up and down that you had evidence? And now? Nothing. Just baseless accusations. Do you think the law bends to your will?” Layla shot him a look—one reserved for the truly dim-witted. “You’ve been here for days, and you still haven’t gotten your head checked? What a waste of a hospital stay
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The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die Chapter 142
Fighting back the nausea, Layla forced herself to take a closer look at the body, carefully confirming the suspect’s identity.Once the police had recorded her statement, they dismissed her, telling her to go home and wait for further updates.Back at the hospital, Layla ran right into Xena, who was getting discharged. The Xander family crowded around her, fussing over her like attendants catering to a queen.The image was so ridiculous that Layla almost burst out laughing.“Layla Xander! You actually have the nerve to show up here?” Shane was the first to spot her, immediately stepping in front of Xena like a human shield. “What now? Trying to throw more dirt on Xena?“Didn’t you swear up and down that you had evidence? And now? Nothing. Just baseless accusations. Do you think the law bends to your will?” Layla shot him a look—one reserved for the truly dim-witted. “You’ve been here for days, and you still haven’t gotten your head checked? What a waste of a hospital stay
The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die Chapter 141
“We live in a lawful society.” Chris sighed, shaking his head. “No matter how powerful William is, even he can’t just take lives like they’re nothing.” “But…” Shane swallowed hard. “That guy is really dead.” “Enough.” Mrs. Xander finally snapped, unable to listen any longer. “Stop talking about death. It’s giving me chills.” Her gaze fell on Xena, eyes brimming with concern. “No matter what happens, we have to protect you. We can’t let you suffer any more harm. If Layla—” She caught herself, remembering how heartlessly Layla had severed ties with them. Her expression turned cold. “If Layla dares to slander you again, I’ll be the first to make her pay!” “Mom…” Xena’s eyes shimmered with emotion as she reached for her mother’s hand. “As long as you all believe in me, I don’t care what anyone else says.” “That’s your problem, Xena! You’re too soft. That’s why Layla walks all over you!” Shane huffed, his frustration evident. Xena shook her head, placing a gentle
The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die Chapter 138
“I…” Xena bit her lip, fear creeping into her voice. “I thought everything was going smoothly. I didn’t expect to fall into their trap. You have to help me.” “Layla is already as good as dead.” The man’s voice was low and cold. “All you had to do was wait. She’ll be gone soon enough. And you couldn’t even manage that? Pathetic.” Xena scrambled to explain. “I know I was too impatient! But help me this once, and I promise—I’ll listen to you from now on. I’ll do whatever you say.” Silence. Xena’s heart pounded in her chest, her grip tightening around the phone. If he refused, she had no one else left to turn to. Then, finally, he spoke. “He’s already taken care of.” The man's voice was low and chilling, like something straight out of hell.“Don't ever make me clean up your mess again. You're a damn nuisance.”The call ended abruptly.Xena clutched her phone, frozen for a moment before realization sank in. Then, her lips curled into a slow, triumphant smile.Relief
The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die Chapter 139
“Let it go.” In a moment of desperation, Layla grasped William’s hand. “You’ve already done more than enough for me.” Under the soft glow of the lamp, her amber eyes remained clear, yet deep within them, traces of fear and worry lingered. The unspoken concern in her gaze struck William unexpectedly, as if her emotions had reached out and wrapped around his heart.She was worried about him.Realizing this, an inexplicable warmth crept into William’s chest. He swallowed, his Adam’s apple shifting slightly as he forced his voice to stay even. “Alright. I’ll listen to you.”“Mm.” Layla exhaled softly, only then realizing their hands were still entwined. As if scalded, she quickly pulled away. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to overstep.” “It’s fine.” William slowly retracted his hand, his fingers absentmindedly brushing against his palm, as if trying to hold onto the fleeting warmth she left behind.As Layla settled back under the covers, his gaze darkened. This matter might
The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die Chapter 138
“I…” Xena bit her lip, fear creeping into her voice. “I thought everything was going smoothly. I didn’t expect to fall into their trap. You have to help me.” “Layla is already as good as dead.” The man’s voice was low and cold. “All you had to do was wait. She’ll be gone soon enough. And you couldn’t even manage that? Pathetic.” Xena scrambled to explain. “I know I was too impatient! But help me this once, and I promise—I’ll listen to you from now on. I’ll do whatever you say.” Silence. Xena’s heart pounded in her chest, her grip tightening around the phone. If he refused, she had no one else left to turn to. Then, finally, he spoke. “He’s already taken care of.” The man's voice was low and chilling, like something straight out of hell.“Don't ever make me clean up your mess again. You're a damn nuisance.”The call ended abruptly.Xena clutched her phone, frozen for a moment before realization sank in. Then, her lips curled into a slow, triumphant smile.Relief
The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die Chapter 137
No one really knew what kind of person Layla had grown into under her adoptive parents’ care. And now, Chris finally saw the truth—she was beyond saving. Shane leaned in, eager to chime in. “Xena, I believe you too!” Mrs. Xander clutched Xena’s hand tightly. “Our family believes in you.” Mr. Xander, however, remained silent, his expression grim. He had been counting on Xena’s child to seal the family’s alliance with the Perry family. But now, with the baby gone, so was that last shred of hope. *Once they returned to the hospital room, Layla sank back onto the bed. Only now did she fully register just how exhausted she was—every muscle ached, and she didn’t even want to move. William poured a cup of warm water and set it beside her. “You didn’t need to handle this yourself. It wasn’t worth exhausting yourself over.” Layla blinked in mild surprise. “You noticed?” “Yeah.” Layla chuckled. “I didn’t expect talking to be this exhausting. This body of mine gets
The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die Chapter 136
“You…!” Mr. Xander was furious, his fists clenching so tightly his knuckles turned white. “Fine. I see how it is. You’ve grown wings and forgotten where you came from! We should’ve never brought you back in the first place!” “Layla, why are you still so stubborn?!” Mrs. Xander sobbed, her entire body trembling. “What does the Xander family owe you?!” Owe? Wasn’t she simply asking for what was supposed to be hers? A father’s love. A mother’s care. A sibling’s protection. Were those things she was supposed to beg for? Layla’s chest tightened with bitterness, but her smile only grew colder. “It’s not me who refuses to change. It’s you.” There was no point in arguing anymore. Layla made up her mind, her voice steady and unwavering. “I’m not letting Xena off the hook. There’s nothing to discuss.” “Fine.” Chris’s gaze turned ice-cold. “If this is how you want it, then the Xander family won’t back down either. We’ll make sure Xena gets justice.” Layla let o
The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die Chapter 135
Shane scoffed. “Evidence? Didn’t you say you’d show us proof if we asked? Well, where is it?”“We have it!” Carter shot back, frustration thick in his voice. “Xena contacted that driver today. The police traced the call and pinpointed a location!“For all we know, they’ve already caught him! Once the evidence piles up, let’s see how you keep defending her then!” Layla sighed inwardly, too late to stop him. This kid never thought before he spoke. But still, she caught it—a fleeting moment of panic flashing across Xena’s face. So the number was right. Chris frowned and turned toward Xena. “What number? Who did you call?” “I didn’t—” Xena frantically shook her head, eyes wide with feigned innocence. “I just answered a wrong number. It wasn’t the driver at all.” She turned to Layla, her voice trembling. “Layla, are you really not going to let me go?” Tears streamed down Mrs. Xander’s face as she threw her arms around Xena, shielding her. “Don’t be scared, sweethea
The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die Chapter 134
“She was the one who chose to kneel. From start to finish, I never forced her.“And let’s be real—those legs belong to her, don’t they? If she wanted to stop, I wouldn’t have stopped her. But she insisted on playing the victim, and now she’s played herself right into losing her own child. Who else is there to blame?“We’re all adults here. She made a choice, and choices come with consequences.”Layla turned to Xena, a faint, almost taunting smile on her lips. “Didn’t you say that whatever happened, you’d take full responsibility? Those were your own words, weren’t they?”Xena froze, staring blankly at Layla, as if unable to process how effortlessly she had deflected the blame.Seeing Layla’s indifference, Mr. Xander seethed, his chest tightening. “Your sister just lost her child, and you have the nerve to stand here making sarcastic remarks? Do you even have a heart?!”Layla flashed a brilliant smile. “I don’t know, Mrs. Xander—did you remember to give me one when you gave birth
