Semua Bab The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die: Bab 231 - Bab 240

Meanwhile, in Haven City, Layla had spent another two days in bed since waking up that day, barely regaining a bit of strength. But she was like an empty shell, often gazing blankly out the window, lost in thought. It was painfully obvious that she was letting life slip away. This wasn’t like her. Carter had tried everything to cheer her up, but all he ever got was a tired smile and vacant eyes. Panic gripped him. He clung to Ivan, looking for reassurance. “Ivan, Levi’s bringing the specialists back soon, right? They’ll cure her, won’t they?” Ivan let out a deep sigh. “Right now, the most important thing is keeping Miss Xander’s will to live.” Just then, William walked past them with a group of people, not even sparing them a glance as he headed straight into the hospital room. “That’s Jenny Jasper, isn’t it?” Ivan asked. “Yeah!” Carter’s face lit up. “So that’s who Uncle William went to pick up at the airport! Miss Jasper is my sister’s idol! If anyone can g

Outside the hospital entrance, a crowd of reporters had already been blocked off by security, but that didn’t stop them from raising their cameras, focusing on the tense standoff between Chris and Carter. Carter stood with his arms crossed, looking at Chris with nothing but disdain. “Are you Xander people ever going to be done? You’re the ones who publicly cut ties with my sister and now you have the nerve to come crawling back?”Chris kept his voice steady, but there was tension in his jaw. “Blood ties don’t just disappear because of a few words. My father was just angry when he said those things. We had a misunderstanding with Layla. I just want to see her. Step aside, Mr. Carter.”Carter scoffed. “Don’t act like you care. If you’re not disgusted by yourself, I sure as hell am.”Carter deliberately raised his voice, making sure everyone could hear. “Where was this ‘family bond’ when you helped Xena steal my sister’s work? Did you ever stop to think that Layla was the one actual

As expected, within half an hour, William Lucas and Layla Xander's names were trending at the top of the hot search list, with the buzz still skyrocketing. “So William Lucas actually has feelings like a normal human? I always thought he was just a money-making machine with no emotions!” “I’m crying! This is the most heartbreaking love story ever. He knows she’s running out of time, yet he still wants the whole world to know how much he loves her!” “People used to say Layla was useless, but now? She’s the ultimate winner in life. Who could’ve seen this coming?” “Am I the only one who just feels bad for her? She could’ve had such a beautiful life, but fate won’t even let her live…” The comments were overwhelmingly positive, filled with admiration and sympathy. For once, the internet was unified. But in reality, it was a completely different story. *“Ivan, look at what you’ve done! I told you to keep an eye on William, and this is how you ‘keep an eye’ on him? How c

The entire internet was in an uproar, but Layla, the center of it all, remained completely unaware. She had long since lost the energy to check her phone, and none of the doctors or nurses dared mention it in front of William. Over the course of the day, she only noticed Carter looking unusually troubled. Out of concern, she casually asked, “What’s wrong? Something on your mind?” Carter hesitated. “Sis, Uncle William—” “He might not be able to stay for Thanksgiving.” William cut in casually, stopping Carter from saying anything more. Layla didn’t think much of it. Curious, she asked, “Why not?” “His parents want him home.” William glanced at Carter, his tone carrying a subtle warning. “You wouldn’t want to break your parents’ hearts, would you?” Carter scowled. Not only was his uncle keeping him from spilling the truth, but he was also sending him home? “I guess that makes sense.” Layla nodded. “Thanksgiving should be spent with family.” Since the conversa

Ivan led William to a quiet corner of the hospital, away from prying eyes. “I just got off the phone with Aunt Scarlett. Your dad is furious—he’s planning to reshuffle the company’s executive board because of you.” He exhaled. “Aunt Scarlett asked me to talk some sense into you. She wants you to go home for Thanksgiving and apologize.” After getting chewed out twice in one day by Scarlett, Ivan’s head was still ringing from the scolding. He let out a long sigh. “You were too impulsive this time. Was it really necessary to make such a scene over getting rid of Chris?” “You think that’s all this is about?” William’s voice was low and sharp, tinged with disappointment. Ivan paused, caught off guard. He studied William carefully, emotions swirling in his chest. Scarlett wasn’t wrong—they had grown up together, practically sharing a brain most of the time. If anyone understood William, it should be him. And yet… today, he didn’t. William had always been comp