All Chapters of The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

William’s words had successfully tempted Layla. “Sounds great!” Layla said cheerfully. “Let me go change real quick. Wait for me.” As she disappeared into her room, William pulled out his phone and searched for highly-rated local restaurants. That line he said earlier? Only half true.Yes, he came to the south often, but he had no real preferences when it came to food. Most of the time, he was just attending business dinners. How would he know anything about local specialties? Layla, however, completely believed him and eagerly followed him into the elevator. Unexpectedly, as soon as they stepped into the lobby, they ran into Sean and Xena at the front desk. “Layla!” Xena’s voice was filled with surprise and joy as she hurried toward her. “Seeing you safe and sound puts me at ease. I should let Mom and Dad know too—” As she reached out, about to grab Layla’s hand, Layla instinctively pulled away. Xena lost her balance and fell hard onto the floor. From Se

William disliked crowded events, so the organizers had arranged a private suite for him on the second floor. From the floor-to-ceiling windows, he had a clear view of the auction stage below. Layla, finding the whole experience novel, glanced around curiously, completely unaware that a staff member had leaned in to whisper something to William. William instinctively cast a brief glance at her before signaling the staff member to leave. Once the door shut behind them, he handed Layla a catalog. “Here’s the list of auction items for tonight. Take a look and see if anything catches your eye.” She flipped through the catalog and found herself drawn to quite a few items halfway in. “I’m really getting ahead of myself. Just because I have a little money now, I’m already forgetting my limits,” she thought to herself.Closing the catalog before she got any more ideas, Layla forced herself to stay sensible.William, however, noticed and asked, “Nothing interesting?” She smiled a

Recalling the humiliation he had suffered at the auction, Sean felt a surge of fury rise within him. His expression darkened ominously. Xena hesitated before speaking in a small voice, “Sean, after everything Layla has done… are you really going to forgive her? What if she’s already moved on?” Sean suddenly slammed his palm against the bedside table, making Xena jump. “She wouldn’t.” He knew Layla better than anyone. That woman had eyes only for him. There was no way she could just stop loving him. Seeing the certainty in his gaze, Xena’s frustration simmered beneath the surface. “But she used your money to buy a gift for—” “She knew I was there. They were putting on a show for me.” Sean clenched his fists, his voice laced with conviction. “I looked into it. Even though they’re together, they’re not living under the same roof. Layla and William are clean.“And earlier, she even spoke up for me.” The more he thought about it, the more convinced he became that La

Mr. Perry Sr. shouted, “Where do you think you’re going?!”Sean stopped in his tracks, clenched his jaw, and said coldly, “I’m done chasing after Layla. If she’s got the guts, she can just die out there.”“You—” Furious, Mr. Perry Sr. hurled his cane and pointed at Susan, cursing, “Look at the son you raised! Like mother, like son!”Susan felt utterly humiliated. She lowered her head, not daring to talk back, but inside, she was seething. How long was that woman going to ruin her son’s life?*Meanwhile, completely unaware of what was happening, Layla hadn’t even touched her phone since waking up. Carter had shown up at the villa first thing in the morning and dragged her into the living room for a gaming marathon. He then took a call and pulled her along to a filming set without asking.Now, in the car, she listened as Carter’s manager practically begged him.“Carter, could you please take this seriously? My entire career is riding on you. Whether I make it through the ye

At the time, Layla thought that giving it up would earn her parents' love. But all it did was make them push their luck even further. Xena went abroad, gained recognition off her work, and even held her own photography exhibition. During the darkest period of her life, Sean had been the warmth that kept her going. That was why she had been so utterly devoted to him.Layla pulled herself out of her thoughts, feeling nothing but emptiness inside. In the end, she had been too naive. What was the point of regretting it now? She didn’t even have much time left. What was the use of talking about passion anymore? At that thought, the light in her eyes dimmed. She turned and walked away. * Half an hour later, Carter’s shoot began, and Layla waited for him in the lounge. She was curled up on the couch, flipping through a magazine out of boredom, when the door opened. She looked up and locked eyes with Xena, who had a mocking smile on her face. Layla’s expression inst