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The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die Chapter 246
Back on the VIP hospital floor, the nurse from earlier hurried over. “Miss Xander, where did you go? You nearly cost me my job!” She sighed in relief. “Forget it. At least you’re back now. I just checked the security footage—I thought it was that woman who—” “Yes! It’s fine as long as Miss Xander is back!” Before the nurse could finish, Ivan quickly cut her off. “It was just a false alarm. Sorry for the trouble.” “Not at all. Looking after patients is our job.” The nurse turned to Layla, then glanced at William. “Miss Xander, you really scared Mr. Lucas. For a moment, I thought he was going to tear the hospital apart.” Layla gave a small, embarrassed smile. “Sorry.” “It’s alright. Just rest now. I’ll have the doctor check on you soon.” As the nurse walked away, Ivan let out a slow breath. But when he turned around, he met William’s piercing stare. His smile froze. “I’m screwed.” That was the only thought in Ivan’s mind as he stood there, watching Wi
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“Mr. Lucas.” Layla’s voice rang out unexpectedly. Everyone instinctively turned toward the hospital room door. She sat in her wheelchair, her expression unusually calm. “Mr. Dixon is right. He didn’t do anything wrong.“I also met Mrs. Lucas today. She only offered to take over my treatment. She didn’t say anything else. I’m grateful that she’s willing to help.“Mr. Lucas, I owe a lot to you. Without your help, I wouldn’t be here today. But now, because of me, you’re facing problems. If I had even a shred of conscience, I wouldn’t keep dragging you down.“We’re friends. And isn’t friendship about understanding each other? I understand that you want to help me, but please, understand that I want you to live your own life.” A breeze drifted through the hallway, as if carrying her words away, making them feel light and weightless.But now that she had finally spoken them aloud, she felt lighter too.She smiled softly. “You should head back to North City. Mrs. Lucas wil
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“She won’t die.” William stepped forward, closing in on Scarlett, forcing her to retreat. In that moment, he looked like a demon straight out of hell—cold, merciless, and utterly unshakable.“I’ve already made my stance clear to the entire world. There’s no need to repeat myself.“Go back and tell my father—if he wants to restructure the company’s leadership, he’s free to do so. I won’t interfere.”Scarlett’s face twisted with rage. “You… You’re really willing to throw away everything you’ve built over the years? Just for a—” “Yes. I am.” There wasn’t a shred of hesitation in his voice. Scarlett stomped her foot in frustration. “You’re insane! What’s so special about Layla Xander? What the hell do you see in her?!” “Without her, I wouldn’t be here.” His expression remained cold, but his voice carried an unwavering certainty. “Forget my reputation—if giving her my life is what it takes, then so be it.” Scarlett was livid. Her voice rose, shrill with disbelief.
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If something had really happened to Layla, Ivan wouldn’t have just taken a few punches—it would have been much worse. Scarlett, still fuming, huffed, “I didn’t say anything extreme. I just told her I’d be taking over her treatment and that she shouldn’t drag William down.” Her eyes narrowed suspiciously. “How did William find out so fast? Layla must have twisted the truth and exaggerated everything.” “She didn’t.” Ivan shook his head. “She just went out to get some fresh air. William panicked and lost his mind.“Aunt Scarlett, you saw it yourself.” He gestured to the bruises on his face, his expression dry. “I took a beating for you. So next time you have a ‘brilliant’ plan like this, leave me out of it.” Scarlett glanced at his injuries but said nothing. She was still too angry. She had barely left, and the very next moment, Layla had run off. If that wasn’t intentional, then what was? That woman was calculating. A master manipulator. She was driving
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Following William’s orders, the doctors scheduled Layla’s chemotherapy. No matter how much she resisted, William still sent her into the treatment room. Standing beside him, Carter hesitated before asking, “Uncle William, aren’t you afraid she’ll hate you for forcing her into this?” “Her life is more important than anything else.” William’s gaze never left the tightly shut doors, his expression dark and unreadable. Carter sighed. “You’re right. At this point, chemo is the only option. She has to hold on until Levi gets here.“Once her treatment ends, I’ll go back to North City,” he added. William had already told Layla that he needed to go home for Thanksgiving.By now, saying no wasn’t an option.And with the Lucas family in complete chaos, his parents had subtly warned him to stay out of it.“Your uncle isn’t like you. He can handle any mess, and your grandfather would never truly abandon him. But you? You’re disposable.”“Carter, trust your uncle. He’s not an
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“I look like a ghost now… What’s the point of staying alive like this…? Can I even keep going…?” Layla sobbed, her voice breaking between gasps.William’s heart twisted in pain. He held onto her trembling body beneath the blanket, his arms tightening protectively. His eyes burned red. Taking a deep breath, he forced his voice to remain steady. “Layla, listen to me. You’re not going to die. You can make it through this.“I know it hurts, but you have to hold on. If you push through this, there’s hope. Trust me—things will get better.” But Layla was too lost in her own emotions to hear him. She cried, her sobs raw and gut-wrenching, until all that remained was a desperate, anguished wail echoing through the hospital room. *News of Layla’s emotional breakdown reached the doctor. By the time he rushed back from his rounds, she had already fallen into a medicated sleep. “This kind of situation is actually quite common,” the doctor said, looking at Layla with deep concern. “
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Carter walked into the hospital room and immediately spotted the two people stuck in a silent standoff at the bathroom door. Curious, he asked, “Uncle William, Sis, what are you two doing?” Layla waved him over. “Perfect timing. Help me get Mr. Lucas out of here.” “Stay right there.” At William’s firm command, Carter froze on the spot, not even daring to lift a foot. Feeling torn, he suggested, “Uh… maybe you two should talk this out first?” “No need.” Without hesitation, William grabbed the wheelchair and smoothly pushed Layla into the bathroom. Layla panicked. “William Lucas! You’re being completely unreasonable!” He responded in an unhurried tone, “Letting a patient take care of herself—that would be unreasonable.” Layla was momentarily speechless. He used to be so respectful of boundaries. But lately, he was becoming more and more overbearing. Had his so-called gentlemanly behavior before all been an act? “I can do it myself.“Stay away from me.
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“Even if they regret not spending more time with him, it’s too late now. Who are they trying to impress, crying so loudly? Weren’t they just as loud when they were arguing before?“Everyone knew they were doing it on purpose, making a scene so the old man would give in.”Carter had always hated how fake adults could be, and right now, he felt even more indignant on the old man’s behalf.“He’s gone…” Layla murmured, repeating the words as if in deep thought. Sensing the sudden shift in her emotions, William lifted his gaze and shot Carter a look. Carter instantly shut up. “Crap. Did I just say something I shouldn’t have?” he wondered.*Thankfully, Layla didn’t seem to dwell on the conversation. She continued her treatments and checkups as usual throughout the day. That evening, Carter returned with dinner, just as William stepped out to take a work call. He had just set the thermos down when Layla suddenly spoke. “Mrs. Lucas hasn’t gone back yet, has she?” Car
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During the celebration dinner, Layla received a call from Jenny.Since it was too noisy inside, Layla grabbed her phone and stepped out into the hallway, finding a quieter corner before answering. “Miss Jasper.”“Did you forget you even have a mentor?” Jenny half-scolded. “Something this big happens, and you didn’t even think to tell me? I had to find out online!“If I don't mean anything to you anymore, then stop thinking of me as your mentor,” she huffed.“Don’t say that,” Layla said quickly, her voice warm and coaxing. “I just didn’t want you to worry. And honestly, it’s a complicated situation. I didn’t want you getting dragged into it.“Besides, it’s not that serious. I’ve been handling it fine. If I ever hit a wall, you’d be the first person I’d call.“You’re not just my mentor. You’re my safety net. You’re my strength.”“Alright, enough,” Jenny said, laughing despite herself. “That silver tongue of yours—how am I supposed to stay mad at you?”She had stormed into the con
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Fabian muttered under his breath, “Weren't you crushing on Mr. Lucas before?”“Nope! I’m all about Miss Xander now!” Diana declared, purposely raising her voice so Layla could hear her loud and clear. “Smart, capable women are the real deal! Who wouldn’t be smitten?”Layla chuckled. “I’ll gladly accept your admiration.”“Aaah! She accepted it! Did you hear that? I knew it! Women really are the best!” Diana squealed in excitement, practically bouncing in place. Fabian could only shake his head and gently push her away, then hurried to wrap up the call with Layla.*As the promotional video’s popularity exploded, the calls started pouring in that very afternoon.Most of them came from the mentors, artists, and family friends that Jenny had once introduced to her. They had only just found out about the troubles Layla’s studio had been facing, after seeing the video hit the trending charts.Normally, those artists lived in their own world, blissfully detached from outside news.
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Scarlett was curled up on the sofa, scrolling through her phone. She had just finished watching the entire promotional video when she muttered, “Looks like a great place to walk around.”“Not bad,” William replied without even looking up.Scarlett shot him a look and said, a little sharply, “Your dad ended up in the hospital because you ran off with Layla to the south.“I’m not saying you can’t go travel and clear your head, but you can’t be following a woman around like that. It doesn't sound good if people start talking, you know?”William furrowed his brows and was about to respond when Scarlett added, “How about this? Next time you want to follow her somewhere, bring me along. If people see a mother and son traveling together, it’ll look a whole lot better than making it seem like you're chasing after her.”Feeling quite pleased with her own cleverness, Scarlett nodded in satisfaction. “I usually only travel abroad, but clearly, there are plenty of beautiful places right here
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“Who exactly was hiding something?” Kiera only muttered the words in her heart. On the surface, she kept her tone casual and said, “I was watching a promotional video Miss Xander produced. I didn’t want you to get the wrong idea if you saw it.“If you don’t believe me, take a look for yourself.”As she spoke, Kiera handed her phone to Sean, her expression calm and composed.Sean frowned slightly. “Layla Xander? Isn’t her studio the one Mr. Lucas Sr. basically shut down?”“You seem pretty up to date on her situation,” Kiera said with a half-smile. “Here I thought you didn’t know anything.”“I just... heard about it. Everyone in the circle has,” Sean said, clearly uncomfortable, avoiding her gaze. “She crossed the Lucas family. Of course she was going to end up like this. When she first came back, everyone was talking about her, but in the end, all it took was one word from Mr. Lucas Sr. and her studio couldn’t land a single project.”“Is that so?” Kiera tightened her grip on
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Kiera had always played the part of the gentle, obedient wife.But right now, the cold sarcasm in her eyes made Sean feel like he was looking at a stranger.Sean sobered up a little in an instant. “What the hell are you talking about?” he snapped. “All I did was ask you to play the harp. Do you really have to twist it into something so ugly?”He huffed and continued, “Mr. Zimmer has sent us quite a few projects over the years. I know he’s into classical music, so I thought bringing you tonight might give you two something to talk about.“How was I supposed to know that asking you to play one song would feel like pulling teeth? You refused to drink, which was fine, but then you just sat there with that sour face. Who would even dare start a conversation with you like that? Anyone watching would have thought I treat you like garbage at home.”Grumbling, Sean let go of her arm and leaned back against the car door, putting distance between them.To his surprise, Kiera didn’t move clo
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“I’ve heard Mrs. Perry plays the harp,” someone across the round table suddenly said. It was Mr. Zimmer, one of the business partners. “There happens to be one here tonight. Mrs. Perry, would you mind playing a piece for us?”“This…” Kiera hesitated, but before she could reply, Sean jumped in with a smile, “Of course not. My wife plays beautifully. Tonight’s the perfect chance for everyone to enjoy it.”Hearing that, Kiera’s heart sank.It was rare for Sean to ask her to attend a business dinner. In all their time married, this was the first time he had willingly brought her into one of his work events.If she didn’t already know better, she might have been flattered, maybe even excited to join him.But she knew too much. She could see right through him. When something felt this out of the ordinary, there was always a hidden reason. Still, she smiled and nodded. “Sure, I’d be happy to.”A few minutes later, the restaurant staff wheeled in a harp and set it up in the private di
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From the moment Mr. Xander stepped through the door, his face was clouded with anger. He didn’t even bother putting on a friendly face for Felix like he normally would.It wasn’t until Felix left after dinner that Xena finally approached her father. “Dad, did you go see my sister today?”“She’s no sister of yours! There’s no place in this family for someone as heartless as her!”Furious, Mr. Xander slammed his hand against the table, the loud thud making Xena flinch.Mrs. Xander rushed over to shield her daughter. “Easy, don’t scare her. She’s pregnant, remember?”“I’m fine, Mom.” Xena lowered her gaze, looking guilty. “Dad only lost his temper because of me. Maybe we should just drop it. I’ll talk to Felix myself. I’ll keep the baby, and we’ll figure the rest out later.”“What are you saying? You can’t have that baby now!”Mrs. Xander immediately objected. “Even if you two get married afterward, people will still talk! If the baby comes before the wedding, everyone will trea
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“If you don’t like it here,” William said coolly, “the elevator’s just to the right.”Scarlett was fuming. Just a few words in and she was already being shown the door? Was she not even allowed to speak?And she hadn’t even said anything bad about Layla. She was just feeling protective of her precious son. Was that so wrong?For the rest of the time, Scarlett sat stiffly on the couch, clutching her glass of water and sipping from it every now and then. William sat across from her on another sofa, silently scrolling through his phone.Neither of them spoke. The only sound in the apartment came from the kitchen, where the soft clatter of cooking echoed faintly.Soon, the scent of food filled the air.Scarlett couldn’t help glancing toward the kitchen. Through the frosted glass, she could only make out the blur of Layla’s figure. Doubts crept into her mind. “Could Layla’s cooking actually be edible?” she wondered.After all, she was still a woman who had grown up with a silver sp
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Layla braced herself as she welcomed William and Scarlett into her apartment. After a quick round of small talk, she headed into the kitchen with the groceries.She had just started unpacking when she heard William call from behind, “Need a hand with anything?”“No, I—”She was about to turn him down, but then thought of Mr. Xander and hesitated. Instead, she handed him a bag of snap peas. “Help me trim these.”“Sure.”William stepped up beside her without hesitation. As he got to work, she lowered her voice. “How’s Grandpa Perry doing?”“He’s fine,” William replied, eyeing her curiously. “Why are you suddenly asking about him?”“Gerald Xander came to see me today. He wants to meet with Grandpa Perry.”Layla said her father’s name without a trace of emotion, as if she were talking about a stranger.William glanced over at her. “Did he give you any trouble?”“Not really. He can barely walk straight, can’t argue, and definitely can’t catch up to me. What else is he going to do
