บททั้งหมดของ The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die: บทที่ 201 - บทที่ 210

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Chapter 201

“Enough.” Chris’s expression darkened. “No matter what, Layla is still our sister. Can you stop bringing up death like it’s nothing? What, are you actually hoping something happens to her?” Shane huffed, rubbing his nose irritably. “Bro, I felt bad for her at first too. I genuinely wanted her to come home. And what happened? You saw it yourself—Layla’s heart is made of stone. No matter what we do, she’ll never soften toward us.“She treats us like enemies. If we’re not willing to die with her, it’s like we’re in the wrong. Tell me, have you ever seen a family member like that?” Another loud sneeze interrupted his rant. He sniffled and mumbled under his breath. “She doesn’t care about us, so why should we care about her? We don’t owe her anything.” Chris remained silent. He didn’t want to admit it, but he couldn’t argue with Shane’s words. Layla was beyond saving. This trip had been a complete waste of time. Just then, his phone rang. Chris picked up immediat
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Chapter 202

The number one trending topic was none other than “Xena Xander’s Suicide Attempt”! Carter stared in shock. “Holy crap. Is this real? Did she make it or not?” “She survived,” Ivan replied, clicking his tongue a few times. “They got her to the hospital in time, so she’s out of danger. The place is swarming with reporters now.” News of her attempt spread fast. In less than an hour, public opinion had already started shifting in her favor. Many netizens began attacking the photographers and influencers who had previously spoken up against Xena, accusing them of spreading baseless rumors and pushing her into depression. Some even suggested the entire scandal had been orchestrated—that Layla was behind it all, hell-bent on destroying her sister. “I’ve never seen a dying person so full of energy. Layla just can’t stand seeing her own sister happy, huh?” “Where are all of Layla’s supporters now? Shouldn’t you be rushing to defend your precious Layla? Take a good look—this
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Chapter 203

Right at that moment, Kiera stepped out of her house. “Sean, as long as you promise to cut ties with the Xanders, I’ll give you one last chance.” To stop her from leaving, he swore an oath on the spot—one so vicious that breaking it would curse his own bloodline.Kiera believed him. She smiled and threw herself into his arms, holding on tightly. Even now, Sean could still feel the strength of that embrace. “Sean, you’re here!” A voice snapped him back to reality. Mrs. Xander’s excited tone rang out as she grabbed his arm, practically dragging him toward the hospital room. “It’s so good that you came! Xena has been running a high fever all day. She’s been so out of it, but she keeps calling your name!“I just brought her some soup from home. Now that you’re here, she’ll be so happy—maybe she’ll actually eat something!” She kept talking as she led him forward, not noticing the discomfort on Sean’s face. Inside the hospital room, she beamed as if presenting a
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Chapter 204

“Sean, anything Kiera can give you, I can give you too.”Xena forced herself to sit up, her voice trembling with desperation. “I’m the one who loves you most. Why can’t you see that?” Sean frowned, his gaze flicking to the bandage on her wrist, where fresh blood had already seeped through. Instinctively, he reached out to steady her by the shoulder. “Don’t move.” But Xena took the opportunity to grab his hand. “Sean, don’t force yourself to be with someone you don’t love. You’ll regret it.” “You have no right to interfere in my life.” Irritation flashed across Sean’s face. “Xena, don’t make me regret coming here tonight.” Xena froze. She could only watch as he pulled his hand away, unable to stop him. Mrs. Xander couldn’t hold back any longer. She scowled at Sean. “Sean, how can you be so heartless? You’ve ruined both of my daughters—you’ll get what’s coming to you!” Sean ignored her, his eyes lingering on Xena’s injured wrist for a moment longer. It hurt to
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Chapter 205

“Keep your voice down,” Chris warned in a low voice. “Don’t let Xena hear you.” He then turned to Mrs. Xander, his expression serious. “Mom, does Dad have a plan to handle the situation online?” “At first, he wanted to leave some room for negotiation, but after what happened to Xena, there’s no way we can let this mess spiral any further.” Mrs. Xander wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes. “You both know this—we still have everything from back then.” When Layla left the Xander family, she took nothing with her. That included all the original files from the photography exhibit. Initially, they had chosen not to release them—not because of any moral hesitation, but because they knew they were in the wrong. If the truth came out, they would have no real defense. But now that Xena had nearly taken her own life, they had no choice but to fight back. “That means Dad and I are thinking along the same lines.” Chris nodded slightly. “If Layla refuses to back down,
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Chapter 206

Meanwhile, Carter read through Xena’s statement in a mocking, exaggerated tone—only to make himself feel sick in the process. “Oh my god. How does someone like Xena have the audacity to say every single one of those photos was taken by her?” He let out a frustrated sigh. “And those brainless bandwagon fans—believing whatever she says without question. ‘Xena, we believe in you forever’? Give me a break.” Shuddering, Carter dramatically tossed his phone onto the couch. “I swear, stupidity must be contagious through the internet.” Ivan shot Carter a knowing look and chuckled. “Come on, Carter. Don’t be so harsh. For all you know, some of those people might be your fans—or future ones.”“Besides,” he added, “netizens only see what public figures let them see. In the world of online discourse, jumping on bandwagons is just part of the game.”Layla nodded, backing him up. “Ivan’s got a point. You should take notes.”Carter huffed in frustration. “Seriously, sis? They’re tearin
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Chapter 207

Chris stepped forward, blocking the reporters’ microphones. “I know you all have a lot of questions, but now isn’t the right time for us to respond.“Please be patient. Once Xena has recovered, she will hold a press conference to address everything, including the details of her past photography exhibition.” The reporters immediately perked up, excitement flashing across their faces. “Really?” “Does this mean Layla actually slandered her own sister?” “With everything Layla has done, do you have nothing to say to her?” The constant repetition of Layla’s name irritated Mr. Xander. Just as he was about to leave, he paused mid-step, turning back to face the cameras. His expression was cold. “Layla cut ties with this family a long time ago. From now on, whatever she does has nothing to do with the Xander family.” A wave of excitement rippled through the reporters. “Are you saying it was Layla who wanted to sever ties?” “Was it because of her illness that she becam
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Chapter 208

The news of Layla severing ties with her family spread like wildfire online. “She had a perfectly good life as a wealthy heiress, but she threw it away. What the hell is she after?” “Families don’t air their dirty laundry unless things are really bad. Just how awful does she have to be for her own father to publicly disown her?” “If even her own family refuses to stand by her, then she’s clearly the problem. No wonder she’s sick and alone.” In just a few days, public opinion had flipped entirely. At first, people had pitied Layla. Now, they couldn’t wait for Xena’s press conference, eager to see Layla exposed and crushed once and for all. Layla was looking forward to the press conference too. She stood by the open-air balcony, leaning against the railing as she gazed at the endless stretch of ocean beneath the night sky. As Thanksgiving approached, Haven City’s temperatures had finally started to drop. The late-night sea breeze was sharp and biting, yet she stoo
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Chapter 209

Layla fumbled in the dark, unsure how many pills she had swallowed. She figured it was enough—probably. With a shaky breath, she collapsed onto the floor, waiting for the meds to kick in. Thirty minutes passed. The bitterness in her mouth still lingered. Staring up at the ceiling, she could feel the pain slowly draining away. Her mind drifted back to that phone call with Levi. She had asked him if she could increase her dosage. His voice had turned serious in an instant. “Miss Xander, be honest with me—have your headaches been getting worse?”There was no use lying to a doctor. “Yeah. Lately, they wake me up in the middle of the night. And it’s worse than before.” She had hesitated before saying the next part. “Dr. Young, I don’t want to continue treatment. There’s no need for another checkup. I already know my condition is getting worse. “I don’t have much time left. Just let me do what I want with the time I have. Stop putting me through this.” Levi had
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Chapter 210

Reporters in the audience shot up from their seats, phones raised high as they flashed the latest breaking news to Xena.It was an official statement confirming that a private medical institution had been shut down and placed under investigation for falsifying medical reports. And right there, clear as day, was the name of the very clinic that had issued Xena’s diagnosis. “Miss Xander, care to respond? Is this report legitimate or not?”“Would you be willing to visit a certified medical institution for an official evaluation, right here and now?” “Miss Xander, do you still stand by your claims?” A barrage of questions flew at her, cameras flashing, microphones closing in. Xena’s breath hitched. Panic flickered in her wide, doe-like eyes as she scrambled to avoid the camera lenses. “T-This is just a coincidence! I had no idea they were involved in anything shady…” Her voice wavered, and her hands trembled as she clutched the mic. “But I—I really am suffering from dep
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