All Chapters of The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die: Chapter 91 - Chapter 100

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Chapter 91

“Exactly!” Layla flashed a bright smile. “Just the two of us might get boring, don’t you think? With Carter along, it'll be much livelier.”William was rendered speechless and a vein twitched subtly on his temple. He had imagined countless versions of their sunrise trip—quiet, peaceful, just the two of them. Never, not once, did he picture Carter crashing the scene. For the first time, William found Carter genuinely annoying. Bathed in the golden sunlight, Carter felt a sudden chill prickle up his spine. Goosebumps rose on his arms, and an unexplained sense of dread crawled up his back. He swallowed nervously, his Adam’s apple bobbing. He didn’t dare meet William’s eyes. Instead, he forced an awkward smile at Layla. “Uh… Layla, how about I sit this one out?” Layla frowned, puzzled. “Why?” “I just, uh… something came up—” But before he could finish, he caught sight of William’s icy glare. The unspoken warning hit him like a slap, and he instantly clammed up, his
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Chapter 92

In the end, Layla couldn’t even reach the halfway point. She had to ride up the mountain in the small trail shuttle that William had arranged in advance, the cool breeze brushing against her face as they climbed higher.There was a hint of regret, but she knew she had to accept reality. Her body simply could not handle the strain anymore. Just a few extra steps had her swaying on her feet, barely holding herself up. When they reached the campsite, two large tents stood proudly on the open platform. The mouthwatering aroma of noodles wafted through the air from where Mike was cooking over a portable stove. The fatigue and disappointment that had weighed on Layla vanished instantly. She lit up with curiosity, taking a quick tour of the spacious tents before returning to Mike’s side with wide-eyed amazement. “You set all this up by yourself?”“Yeah,” Mike replied, stirring the pot. “That’s incredible!” Layla’s praise was genuine. The tents weren’t small. They were practic
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Chapter 93

Carter’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Uncle William, are you… are you planning to come clean to Grandpa?” “He’s going to find out sooner or later,” William replied calmly, rising to his feet. “I’m tired.” “Wait, wait—” Carter sounded exasperated. “Uncle William, you can’t just drop a bomb like that and walk off! At least explain it to me first!” But William was already walking away. Carter rubbed his temples with a long, defeated sigh. “Great… The Lucas family’s about to be turned upside down.” *That night, everyone turned in early. Carter, exhausted from the climb, barely lasted a minute before sleep started pulling him under. Between yawns, he muttered to William, “Uncle William, wake me up in the morning, okay? I want to see the sunrise too.” He didn’t even wait for a reply before he drifted off into a deep sleep. Lying on his air mattress, William picked up his phone and sent a message to Layla. “I forgot to ask—do you want me to wake you up for the sunr
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Chapter 94

A sudden flutter of wings broke the silence as a flock of birds took off from the trees. Layla flinched, startled by the noise. When she looked back at William, the tenderness in his eyes had vanished, replaced by a calm, unreadable gaze. “What’s wrong?” he asked. “Nothing…” Layla turned her face away, her eyes returning to the morning sun on the horizon. A small frown tugged at her brows. “It must be the sunlight,” she told herself. “That’s the only reason I thought I saw something in his eyes.”William followed her gaze, his fingers curling into a subtle fist. So close... Just a moment ago, the urge to pull her into his arms had been almost impossible to resist. *“You can’t be serious, Uncle William! How could you not wake me up? I climbed that mountain for the sunrise!” Carter’s voice was loud and full of frustration. “I did call you,” William replied evenly. “No, you definitely didn’t! There’s no way I would’ve slept through it!” “Are you question
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Chapter 95

Hearing this, Mr. Lucas Sr.'s face flushed red with anger. “You… Are you threatening me?” “It’s just a reminder,” William replied calmly. His eyes swept over both of them, and he added slowly, “You both know my temperament well enough. There’s no need to test my limits.” “You… you—” Mr. Lucas Sr. was so furious that he could not find his voice. He had never imagined that the son he trusted the most, the one who had always been his greatest source of pride, would defy him so completely. And it was all because of a woman who was utterly ordinary, painfully insignificant, and cursed with misfortune. “William,” Scarlett’s voice softened as she reached out to tug his arm, “Don’t provoke your father anymore.” But before her hand could land on his sleeve, she faltered, shrinking back from the sheer force of his presence. Scarlett, spoiled and domineering for most of her life, feared no one—except her only son. Now, caught between her husband and William, she stood froz
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Chapter 96

Following the time and location on the invitation, Mrs. Xander arrived at the gathering with Xena right on schedule. The moment they stepped inside, Xena spotted Kiera among the guests. It was clear that Kiera hadn’t expected to see Xena here either. Surprise flashed across her face, quickly replaced by a look of disdain. However, Xena was unfazed. Instead, she smiled sweetly, her eyes carrying a hint of provocation as she greeted her, “Miss Jenkins, fancy seeing you here.” Kiera’s mother had already heard from her daughter about Xena’s pregnancy with Sean’s child. The news had left Kiera heartbroken for days. Despite everything, Kiera still couldn’t let go of Sean. And now, here was Xena, parading her pregnancy around like a trophy. It was obvious that she was doing it just to get under Kiera’s skin. With that thought, Mrs. Jenkins’s expression turned icy. She sneered, “Well, it seems just about anyone can get into these gatherings these days.” A few of the lad
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Chapter 97

Moreover, ever since the photo exhibition hit the trending searches, several friends had already reached out to ask Scarlett about the situation. She figured this was the perfect chance to address everything at once, saving herself from repeated explanations. “It’s just that my son is too kind…” she said with a sigh. Her words caused a stir among the guests. What did she mean by that? Was she implying that Layla had been clinging to William and even moved into his home? How shameless! Mrs. Jenkins quickly caught the insinuation, and the smile returned to her face. “Oh, I see! Mrs. Xander, you’ve certainly raised a talented daughter.” Another woman chimed in with a smirk. “With a daughter like that, Mrs. Xander should have no trouble joining our circle. With those skills, even if she can’t marry into the Lucas family, she’s bound to catch herself a rich husband.” The mockery continued to ripple through the room. “Exactly! Ladies, we should all be care
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Chapter 98

That evening, the Xander family sat down for dinner. Mrs. Xander barely ate a few bites before setting down her utensils. She looked upset and had no appetite. Mr. Xander glanced at her and asked casually, “What’s wrong? Didn’t you go to a gathering today? What’s got you in a bad mood?” “Don’t even mention it.” The memory of the gathering reignited Mrs. Xander’s anger. “If I had known Scarlett was the host, I wouldn’t have gone.” “Scarlett Dixon?” Mr. Xander paused, his brows knitting into a frown. “Why would she invite you?” “Dad, don’t ask,” Xena said softly, trying to warn him. But Mr. Xander’s expression darkened. “Did Scarlett bully you?” Mrs. Xander sighed, “It’s not entirely her fault. We’re the ones who failed to raise our daughter properly and gave Scarlett something to use against us. If she brought it up, it’s only fair.”She shook her head, her voice heavy with frustration. “Hubby, I still believe we must bring Layla home. It’s not just about
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Chapter 99

Meanwhile, Layla had no idea that her family was still scheming to bring her back. At this moment, she was curled up on the sofa, half-listening to Carter’s endless complaints. “It’s ridiculous! Their photos were terrible, so how is it my fault that sales are tanking?“I mean, look at me! I’m this good-looking, but the photographer couldn’t even capture one percent of my charm! Absolute garbage!“I swear, I’m never working with that useless magazine again!” Carter ranted until his mouth was dry. Finally, he grabbed his cup and gulped down some water before turning to Layla. “So, what do you think, sis? I’m right, aren’t I?” Layla, barely suppressing a yawn, replied lazily, “You’re absolutely right. Couldn’t agree more.” Her voice was perfunctory, and she couldn’t help but stifle another yawn. Lately, her energy had been getting worse—most likely a side effect of her medication. No matter how much she slept, it never felt enough. If Carter hadn’t called on her
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Chapter 100

“I want to reshoot a new set of photos,” Carter replied.“Alright,” Layla responded casually. But when she noticed Carter’s eyes sparkling as he stared at her, a bad feeling crept up on her. Carter didn’t say a word. He just stared, clearly waiting for her to figure it out herself. Layla felt a chill. “Don’t tell me... you want me to take the photos?” Carter’s face lit up instantly. “Exactly!” he said, excitement overflowing. “Sis, when you came with me to the studio last time, I saw how interested you were in photography. So here’s your chance!” He grinned broadly. “I’ll be your model. You can shoot however you want. What do you say?” “No thanks.” Layla rejected him flatly, not even pausing to consider. “If you’re serious about a comeback, you should get a top photographer to shoot you. With the Lucas family’s resources, that wouldn’t be hard at all.” Carter, however, was undeterred. “Where’s the fun in that?” he countered, his eyes bright wi
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