Semua Bab The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die: Bab 261 - Bab 270

“No idea,” Levi shrugged. “It was already on your hand when you were brought in.”Layla frowned. Could it have been that lunatic Sean who put it on her? Disgusted, she yanked off the diamond ring. Just as she was about to toss it out the window, Levi quickly snatched it from her hand. “Miss Xander, that ring is probably worth a fortune. You can’t just throw it out!”“It’s useless to me.” Seeing how carefully he held it, Layla said offhandedly, “If you like it that much, it’s yours.”“Huh?” Levi blinked, his expression suddenly awkward. That was William’s engagement ring. What would it mean if it ended up in his hands?“I haven’t done anything to deserve a gift like this,” he said with a faint, polite smile. Worried she might still try to throw it away, he quickly slipped it into his pocket. “Tell you what—I'll hold onto it for now. When you’re better, I’ll give it back.“You should rest. If you need anything, just call me.” He helped Layla back into bed a

The next morning, Layla stirred awake, groggy and disoriented. Out of the corner of her eye, she spotted a small figure sitting at her bedside and nearly jumped in surprise.“Who are you?”“I’m the doctor Levi brought in for you. Just call me Yuna,” Yuna replied, closing the patient chart in her hands. She crossed one leg over the other and said bluntly, “Miss Xander, your condition’s not great. If we go through with the surgery, there’s a very real chance you could die on the table. You’re aware of that, right?”Layla said nothing.In the sunlight, the girl across from her looked no older than twenty—nothing like the expert Levi had spoken so highly of. But she definitely had a presence.She was pretty, with delicate features—yet she had gone and shaved her head into a close buzz cut.“What?” Yuna caught the flicker of doubt in Layla’s eyes and seemed completely unfazed. She reached up and rubbed her prickly scalp. “Let me guess—someone like me doesn’t look like a doct

The moment Chris saw Lucien, he froze.Lucien was already past fifty, but he hardly looked it. His impeccably tailored British-style suit exuded quiet luxury—an unmistakable old-money elegance. His jet-black hair was neatly combed, not a strand out of place.The Lucases had a natural air of nobility. Just being around them made the Xander family feel like they were hosting royalty.“You must be Mr. Xander’s eldest son, Chris, correct?” Lucien said with a warm smile.Snapping out of his daze, Chris quickly stepped forward. “Yes, that’s me. It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Lucas.”“You’re handsome and well-mannered. Not bad at all,” Lucien said, giving Chris a friendly pat on the shoulder. “You’ve got the makings of someone who can stand on his own someday.”Chris scratched his head, a bit embarrassed. “You flatter me. Someone like you—that’s what I’d call truly accomplished.”Lucien let out a light laugh. “I’m getting old. The future belongs to your generation.”He g

“I tried to visit Layla at the hospital before, but I wasn’t allowed in. I honestly don’t understand why Mr. Lucas is keeping her from her family. We’re all very worried about her.“We haven’t been able to contact Layla at all. Mr. Lucas had her discharged and moved without notifying anyone. Now, we don’t even know where she is.“We didn’t want to take it this far, but we had no choice. We’re reporting this to the police in hopes they can help us confirm Layla’s safety.”In the video, Chris appeared calm and sincere as he answered questions from reporters. Beside him, Mrs. Xander wiped at her tears, looking every bit the image of a heartbroken, concerned mother.As soon as the video hit the internet, it sparked a wave of public discussion:“Yeah, the Xanders were awful before, but at least they’re trying to make amends now. Can’t they all just sit down and talk this out like family?” “Imagine someone taking your daughter without saying a word. I get why they’re upset.” “Anyo

“Miss Xander, right now nothing matters more than your surgery. I’m sure that’s exactly what William would say, too,” Levi said gently, meeting her eyes.“Even if he were standing here right now, he wouldn’t want you getting involved in this.”Layla’s voice was already choked with emotion.“Mr. Lucas has done so much for me. And now he’s under all this public pressure because of me. If I don’t do something, I won’t be able to go into surgery with a clear conscience.“If I die on that operating table, the Xanders will use it as an excuse to stir up more trouble. They’ll say it was Mr. Lucas’s fault. They’ll say he killed me.“Dr. Young… if I die and this isn’t cleared up, I won’t be able to rest in peace.”Still holding out her hand, Layla pressed on, her tone stubborn but calm. “Please give me the phone.”Levi watched a single tear roll down her cheek, and it tugged at him hard.“Miss Xander,” he pleaded, “please listen to me. Let it go. Trust that William can handle this.”