Semua Bab The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die: Bab 91 - Bab 100

In the end, Layla couldn’t even reach the halfway point. She had to ride up the mountain in the small trail shuttle that William had arranged in advance, the cool breeze brushing against her face as they climbed higher.There was a hint of regret, but she knew she had to accept reality. Her body simply could not handle the strain anymore. Just a few extra steps had her swaying on her feet, barely holding herself up. When they reached the campsite, two large tents stood proudly on the open platform. The mouthwatering aroma of noodles wafted through the air from where Mike was cooking over a portable stove. The fatigue and disappointment that had weighed on Layla vanished instantly. She lit up with curiosity, taking a quick tour of the spacious tents before returning to Mike’s side with wide-eyed amazement. “You set all this up by yourself?”“Yeah,” Mike replied, stirring the pot. “That’s incredible!” Layla’s praise was genuine. The tents weren’t small. They were practic

A sudden flutter of wings broke the silence as a flock of birds took off from the trees. Layla flinched, startled by the noise. When she looked back at William, the tenderness in his eyes had vanished, replaced by a calm, unreadable gaze. “What’s wrong?” he asked. “Nothing…” Layla turned her face away, her eyes returning to the morning sun on the horizon. A small frown tugged at her brows. “It must be the sunlight,” she told herself. “That’s the only reason I thought I saw something in his eyes.”William followed her gaze, his fingers curling into a subtle fist. So close... Just a moment ago, the urge to pull her into his arms had been almost impossible to resist. *“You can’t be serious, Uncle William! How could you not wake me up? I climbed that mountain for the sunrise!” Carter’s voice was loud and full of frustration. “I did call you,” William replied evenly. “No, you definitely didn’t! There’s no way I would’ve slept through it!” “Are you question

Following the time and location on the invitation, Mrs. Xander arrived at the gathering with Xena right on schedule. The moment they stepped inside, Xena spotted Kiera among the guests. It was clear that Kiera hadn’t expected to see Xena here either. Surprise flashed across her face, quickly replaced by a look of disdain. However, Xena was unfazed. Instead, she smiled sweetly, her eyes carrying a hint of provocation as she greeted her, “Miss Jenkins, fancy seeing you here.” Kiera’s mother had already heard from her daughter about Xena’s pregnancy with Sean’s child. The news had left Kiera heartbroken for days. Despite everything, Kiera still couldn’t let go of Sean. And now, here was Xena, parading her pregnancy around like a trophy. It was obvious that she was doing it just to get under Kiera’s skin. With that thought, Mrs. Jenkins’s expression turned icy. She sneered, “Well, it seems just about anyone can get into these gatherings these days.” A few of the lad

That evening, the Xander family sat down for dinner. Mrs. Xander barely ate a few bites before setting down her utensils. She looked upset and had no appetite. Mr. Xander glanced at her and asked casually, “What’s wrong? Didn’t you go to a gathering today? What’s got you in a bad mood?” “Don’t even mention it.” The memory of the gathering reignited Mrs. Xander’s anger. “If I had known Scarlett was the host, I wouldn’t have gone.” “Scarlett Dixon?” Mr. Xander paused, his brows knitting into a frown. “Why would she invite you?” “Dad, don’t ask,” Xena said softly, trying to warn him. But Mr. Xander’s expression darkened. “Did Scarlett bully you?” Mrs. Xander sighed, “It’s not entirely her fault. We’re the ones who failed to raise our daughter properly and gave Scarlett something to use against us. If she brought it up, it’s only fair.”She shook her head, her voice heavy with frustration. “Hubby, I still believe we must bring Layla home. It’s not just about

“I want to reshoot a new set of photos,” Carter replied.“Alright,” Layla responded casually. But when she noticed Carter’s eyes sparkling as he stared at her, a bad feeling crept up on her. Carter didn’t say a word. He just stared, clearly waiting for her to figure it out herself. Layla felt a chill. “Don’t tell me... you want me to take the photos?” Carter’s face lit up instantly. “Exactly!” he said, excitement overflowing. “Sis, when you came with me to the studio last time, I saw how interested you were in photography. So here’s your chance!” He grinned broadly. “I’ll be your model. You can shoot however you want. What do you say?” “No thanks.” Layla rejected him flatly, not even pausing to consider. “If you’re serious about a comeback, you should get a top photographer to shoot you. With the Lucas family’s resources, that wouldn’t be hard at all.” Carter, however, was undeterred. “Where’s the fun in that?” he countered, his eyes bright wi