Semua Bab The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die: Bab 71 - Bab 80

After Layla’s second round of chemotherapy, she was in even worse shape than before. She looked as if a strong breeze could knock her over. She changed out of her hospital gown and stood alone by the window, watching birds circle in the sky. She was so lost in thought that she didn’t even notice William approaching from behind. “You’re being discharged.” “Okay.” Layla turned around, but before she could take a step, her vision blurred, and the next thing she knew, her body gave out, collapsing straight into William’s arms. “Sorry…I must’ve been standing too long…” Before she could finish her sentence, her feet suddenly left the ground. She gasped in surprise, instinctively clutching onto his suit as he effortlessly carried her out of the room. The moment they stepped into the hallway, heads turned. The sudden attention made Layla’s ears burn. She squirmed in his arms. “I can walk on my own, Mr. Lucas. Put me down.” “You’re a patient. You should be taken care

In the consultation room, the doctor finished examining Xena and called in the family to explain the situation. “This young lady has signs of a threatened miscarriage. She also has a body type that makes it hard to conceive. If you want to keep this baby, you’ll need to be extremely careful.“She should stay in the hospital for observation for now. By the way, where’s the baby’s father?” “He…” Mrs. Xander’s expression stiffened. After a brief hesitation, she said, “He’s busy with work.” The doctor shook his head. “What could be more important than his child? Never mind, I’ll write up the admission slip. Go pay the fees and get her admitted.” Shane followed the doctor out, while the others stayed behind by Xena’s bedside. Xena’s face was deathly pale. She held her abdomen tightly but said nothing. Mrs. Xander placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. “Xena,” she said softly, “you saw it yourself… Sean didn’t even come after you. He’s made it clear—he doesn’t want t

“Why not?” Carter looked puzzled. “Don’t you love photography? Jenny Jasper is a huge name in street photography…” “I know.” Layla knew Jenny better than anyone. She was the dream Layla once chased. “You know her. You like her. So go.” William, casually picking up the tickets from her hand, added lightly, “I’ll go with you.” Layla froze. “That’s not—” “What’s wrong?” William’s gaze lowered slightly, his tone calm but cool. “You turning me down?” Layla was rendered speechless.Was this… an invitation? Why did it feel more like a threat? Layla sighed. There was no winning against him. Especially when he was the most powerful man in North City. “Well, since Mr. Lucas is interested,” she relented, “let’s go have a look.” Carter, watching from the side, rolled his eyes. Artistic sense? His uncle had none. A photography exhibit? Yeah, right. No way Uncle William actually cared about that. No… Carter’s gaze flicked between the two of them. Wh

The exhibit hall spanned two floors, showcasing thousands of Jenny's photographs. Layla guided William through the gallery, her voice filled with passion as she explained each piece in detail. Her eyes sparkled, and a satisfied, joyful smile lit up her face. William, though uninterested in the art itself, kept his attention firmly on Layla. He barely registered her words, but he never looked away from her. The soft indoor lighting cast a gentle glow on her face, bringing color to her cheeks and making her look more vibrant than he had seen in a long time. Since her illness, it had been rare to see her so full of life. It was clear that this was pure, genuine happiness. A subtle smile tugged at William’s lips. “That brat Carter actually did something right for once,” he thought.Midway through the exhibit, Layla stopped in front of a photograph and couldn’t seem to move on. Her almond-shaped eyes shone with fascination. Following her gaze, William saw the image: A

Almost on instinct, Layla turned her face away, dodging Sean’s approach. She pushed against his chest with all her strength. “Get off me!” But the difference in strength was too great. She couldn’t budge him. Instead, he seized her wrists and pinned them above her head. The more she struggled, the more excitement flickered in Sean’s eyes. Memories of their most intimate moments surged to the surface, hot and vivid. “What are you running from?” His forehead pressed against hers, his breath heavy and uneven. “It’s not like we haven’t kissed before. Don’t you miss it?” “Disgusting.” Layla’s patience snapped. She spat at him, her eyes burning with loathing. “I feel nothing but disgust!” Sean didn’t even flinch. He wiped the spit away with a cold smirk. “Tell me… have you kissed William? I heard he’s known for keeping his distance from women. Can’t get it up, is that it? Can he satisfy you?” Layla’s blood boiled. Without thinking, she shot back. “He’s bet