All Chapters of The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die: Chapter 311 - Chapter 320

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Chapter 311

Sean turned to Kiera, a trace of irritation in his voice. “Did you say something to her?”“No,” Kiera replied calmly. “We just talked about the house. Maybe it didn’t quite meet Miss Xander’s expectations.”She met his gaze without flinching, then asked with a curious smile, “You seem really disappointed that she didn’t want to rent my place. Why is that?”Sean froze for a second, caught off guard. He quickly pulled himself together. “No, not at all. I was just asking. I didn’t want you to read too much into it…”“You mean, you were afraid I’d give her a hard time?” Kiera cut in quietly.The color drained slightly from Sean’s face, and he snapped back in protest, “See? You’re overthinking again.”He looked like someone whose guilty conscience had just been poked.Kiera saw right through him and let out a helpless little smile. “Forget it. Let’s not talk about this anymore. We should go see Grandpa.”As she walked down the steps ahead of him, Sean’s expression darkened, his eyes
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Layla forced a stiff smile and laughed awkwardly. “Yeah… it’s been a hectic stretch lately.”“Mm.” William gave a low response, then picked up his glass of whiskey and knocked it back in one go.When he reached for a second glass, Layla couldn’t help but speak up. “Mr. Lucas, drinking that much isn’t good for your health.”His hand paused mid-air. He glanced sideways at her. “Worried about me?”Layla didn’t answer. The air grew heavy with tension until Ivan dropped into the seat beside her, breaking the awkward silence.“Miss Xander, are you really not interested in working with me?”He was clearly a little tipsy, his tone unusually enthusiastic. “All my artists are dying to have you shoot their personal magazine spreads. That’s a huge business opportunity!”Layla kept her tone professional. “Once my studio is up and running, your team is welcome to get in touch. I’m sure we’ll find a chance to work together.”Ivan frowned. “Come on, that’s such a formal answer. W
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Everyone at the table understood the unspoken rules. By the day of the party, every eligible socialite with matchmaking hopes would show up dressed to impress, the whole event turning into a dazzling showcase of beauty and style.Layla, however, had no idea about any of this. To her, Levi had once saved her life. No matter how she looked at it, she couldn’t bring herself to say no.“Alright,” she said, taking one of the invitations. “I’ll be there, on time.”She slipped the card into her handbag, and from the corner of her eye, she noticed William also taking one and tucking it into the inside pocket of his suit jacket.Just then, the door to the private room swung open. A man stumbled in, holding a bottle of liquor and reeking of alcohol.Carter stopped singing mid-song, still holding the mic as he frowned. “Hey! You got the wrong room, buddy!”“I’m here on purpose,” the man slurred, “to toast Mr. Lucas.”As he stepped into the light, everyone finally recognized him—Felix Pe
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Xena stared at him in shock. “She… she was there too?”Felix leaned in closer, his gaze greedy as it swept over her face. “She’s doing a hell of a lot better than you.“She climbed her way up the Lucas family tree. And you? You’re stuck with me. Feel wronged?”Xena’s eyes narrowed as a chill crept through her. She looked straight into his eyes and forced a seductive smile, wrapping her arms around his neck.“Why would I feel wronged?” she purred. “Haven’t I been doing just fine being with you?”“Really?”Felix’s hand slid up her neck, his fingers gripping her chin. “Tsk… you’re not nearly as pretty as Layla. Being with me is the best thing that’s ever happened to you.”Xena was rendered speechless.She could see the hunger behind his eyes—the kind that was never satisfied. This man was a wolf. No matter how much he had, it was never enough. And now, he had his eyes on Layla?Did he seriously think Layla could compare to her?Xena smacked his hand away. “If you’re
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Chapter 315

“That’s enough,” Mr. Xander said sharply, brows furrowed in displeasure. “Stop bringing her up.”“I’m back,” Xena spoke up just in time, greeting everyone one by one before taking a seat beside Mrs. Xander.“You’re home early,” Mrs. Xander said with concern. “Weren’t you out with Felix tonight?”“Yeah…” Xena lowered her gaze slightly, clearly dodging the question. “Felix wasn’t in a great mood, so he dropped me off early.”“What happened?” Mrs. Xander took her hand gently. “Xena, you can’t upset Felix. You two still need to make things official. Only then can I finally stop worrying.”All in all, Xena had been with Felix for two and a half years. If things didn’t work out between them, what future would she have left?“I didn’t upset him…” Xena said, voice soft and tinged with the threat of tears. “He went to toast Mr. Lucas, but ran into Layla. I don’t know what happened, but after that, he came back angry and took it out on me.”Mrs. Xander’s eyes widened slightly. “He ran int
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Chapter 316

At the same time, Layla called a driving service. Just as she got into the car, the other door opened, and William slid in beside her.“Mr. Lucas, you—”“We’re heading the same direction,” he said simply.Just like that, Layla had no excuse to refuse.The driver glanced at her, and seeing she said nothing, quietly started the car and pulled away from the clubhouse.The silence in the car stretched out, thick and stifling.William leaned back in his seat, eyes closed, resting. The streetlights and passing scenery flickered across his face, casting shifting shadows that made it hard to read his expression.Even after a few drinks, he remained composed—elegant and restrained as ever.Layla stole a quick glance at him, then turned to stare out the window. “Why does it feel like this driver is going so slow?” she wondered.It was only a thirty-minute ride, but it felt like forever.When they finally arrived at the underground garage of her building, the driver parked, asked for
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Chapter 317

The art district was far from the city center, and with it being peak rush hour, traffic was a mess.It wasn’t until nearly an hour later that Ivan finally saw a car slowly pulling up.The window rolled down, revealing Layla behind the wheel. She looked at Ivan, surprised. “Mr. Dixon? What are you doing here?”“Waiting for you,” he said casually, flashing a smug grin as he held up a set of keys. “The place you’re coming to see? It’s mine.”Layla blinked. “Seriously? What are the odds?”North City was starting to feel way too small. First, she had ended up at Kiera’s property, and now this?“You should’ve just come to me in the first place,” Ivan said, cocky as ever. “I know exactly where in North City is perfect for a photography studio. Come on, hop out. I’ll show you around.”He jingled a hefty ring of keys like a proud real estate agent. “If this one’s not a fit, I’ve got plenty of others to show you.”Seeing the ridiculous number of keys in his hand, Layla, for the
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Chapter 318

The day Layla signed the lease, she immediately had her assistant contact a renovation company, determined to get the place ready as quickly as possible.Once life got busy, time flew by.In the blink of an eye, the weekend arrived. It wasn’t until Carter called her that morning that Layla remembered—it was Mrs. Young’s birthday banquet that evening.She hadn’t prepared a gift, so she rummaged through her personal collection and picked out a sapphire brooch she thought was tasteful. After wrapping it up nicely, she headed to the venue right on time, following the address on the invitation.As soon as she walked in, Levi spotted her and led Mrs. Young over. “Miss Xander, you made it.”“So this is Miss Xander…” Mrs. Young gave her a warm, appraising look. “You’re even more beautiful in person than in the photos. I can see the charm now. It’s no exaggeration at all!”Mrs. Young came from a respected family of doctors, and her gentle, nurturing presence gave off the comforting aur
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Chapter 319

Levi let out a sigh. “Mr. Perry Sr.’s condition really isn’t looking good. He insisted on leaving the hospital and going home. None of us could stop him.“He’s been strong-willed his whole life. To him, staying in a hospital means admitting he’s a patient. He just can’t accept that. But… everyone has to face aging eventually.”He looked troubled. “I even brought it up to William, hoping he could convince him. But it didn’t work. If you’re willing, maybe say something too. He might actually listen to you.”“Alright,” Layla nodded. “Send me his medical records when you get a chance. I’ll see if I can find someone to help.”“Will do.”Levi nodded in agreement.“Go on, then,” Layla said with a smile. “I’ll wander around on my own. You’ve got hosting to do.”After all, this was the Young family’s event. He couldn’t stay glued to her side all night.Still, Levi hesitated, not entirely at ease. “If you need anything, let me know right away.”“I will,” Layla said, smiling as she wa
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Chapter 320

“Miss Young,” Layla said with a cool, professional smile, “I have my own working principles. If you'd like to book a shoot, you'll need to schedule it at least six months in advance.”Quinn's face twisted with anger. “You're just a damn photographer. Who do you think you are? The Young family can hire any photographer we want! Six months in advance? Please—”“Quinn.”Ivan appeared beside her, casually slinging an arm around her shoulder with a teasing grin. “I leave you alone for five minutes and you’re already causing trouble?”He turned to Layla, still smiling. “Miss Xander, this is Quinn Young—Levi’s younger sister. Spoiled since birth, bit of a temper—don’t mind her.”“Who has a temper?” Quinn shot Ivan an irritated glare, but her ears turned red almost instantly—clear as day.Layla saw it and instantly understood. So that was it. The tension she had been holding onto quietly slipped away, her guard coming down.“Miss Young,” she said lightly, “I wasn’t trying to be diffi
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