Semua Bab The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die: Bab 81 - Bab 90

“Wait… isn’t that William Lucas? Damn! The financial magazine cover mogul is gracing us mere mortals with his presence?” “Even in these raw, unedited shots, Mr. Lucas’s long legs are killing it! I swear, I could lick the screen!” “Sean Perry? That guy trended before for being a useless scumbag. Does he even deserve to stand on the same stage as Mr. Lucas?” “Forget the two men—I’m more curious about the woman! She’s the real winner here. Two top-tier guys chasing her? She must be incredible!” *And just like that, public opinion online took a sharp turn. By the end of the night, it wasn’t the two men but Layla Xander who shot to the top of the trending charts. Netizens tried digging into her background.But to their surprise, the Xander family heiress had a resume so bland she could have been anyone off the street. In contrast, her sister, Xena Xander, was a classic high-society darling—studied abroad, hosted solo photography exhibitions, debuted as a popular star

“Let’s just pretend I never received the business card today,” Layla thought to herself.“What’s wrong?” Hearing William’s inquiry, Layla quickly wiped her tears and forced a smile. “Nothing. I’m just too happy. Ever heard of crying tears of joy?” Under the soft light, her tear-filled eyes carried a sadness so deep it was almost shattered. William frowned slightly and, after a brief silence, chose to respect her feelings without confronting her. For a moment, he felt an indescribable heaviness in his chest. He did not linger. After staying with her for a short while, he quietly left the room. *Once inside his study, William immediately made a phone call to Levi. “Offer more money,” he said. “As long as they agree to treat her, no matter the cost, I’ll pay it.” Levi hesitated for a moment. “Is she really worth all of this from you?” “She is,” William replied without a second thought. In that fleeting moment earlier, he felt a single, clear wish—he wanted

Layla was at a loss for words.She felt awkward and hesitated before suggesting, “Mr. Lucas, isn’t it a bit harsh to leave your mother outside? Maybe you should let her in, and I can explain everything properly.” “No need,” William replied flatly. Releasing his grip, he turned away without looking back. “Let her shout for a while. She’ll leave on her own. There’s no point wasting your breath.” “But…” Layla hesitated. What kind of mess was this? She had only planned to use William as a temporary shield, never expecting to stir up the entire Lucas family. Her gaze followed his retreating figure, her expression thoughtful. No matter what, she couldn’t drag him into her troubles. “If you’re thinking about moving out, you’d better drop that idea now,” William said, his back still turned. It was as if he could read her mind without even looking. “With your current condition, living alone isn’t safe. If I let you leave, it’d be no different from murder—and I’m not intereste

“Mom, how did you manage to see Layla today? Didn’t Mr. Lucas order that we weren’t allowed inside?” Xena asked curiously.“I ran into William’s mother at the gate. She was the one who brought me in,” Mrs. Xander replied.Thinking of Scarlett’s demeanor, Mrs. Xander frowned. “That woman from the Lucas family is certainly a tough one.”In the social circle of wealthy wives, Scarlett was notorious.The youngest in her generation of the Dixon family, she had been spoiled from birth, growing up willful and arrogant.Years ago, she had fallen head over heels for Mr. Lucas Sr.—a man more than twenty years her senior. Ignoring her family’s objections, she pursued him with fiery passion and ultimately married into the Lucas family. Her story became something of a society legend.Despite the large age gap, Mr. Lucas Sr. adored his young wife. And once she gave birth to their brilliant son, who later became the head of the Lucas family, Scarlett’s status soared even higher.With her husba

Sean’s hands trembled slightly as he gripped Susan’s. Layla still cared about him. She had gone to Susan on purpose to push her into targeting Xena. It was a petty trick. She was jealous. There was no way she could simply stop loving him overnight. “Mom…” Sean’s voice was filled with desperate hope as he looked at Susan. “She’s being so cruel to me. Is it because she knows she’s sick and doesn’t want to drag me down?“She’s pushing me away… so I’ll give up on her. That way, she can leave without regrets. Is that it?” His voice cracked, and his chest felt like it was being ripped apart. Layla loved him so much that she would leave him in the most painful way possible. “Mom… I’m such a bastard.” His eyes reddened, and suddenly—SMACK! He slapped himself across the face, the sound sharp and harsh. Susan gasped and rushed to grab his hand. “Sean! Stop this! This… this is all just your guess, isn’t it?” But Sean’s voice was firm, his eyes burning wi