Semua Bab The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die: Bab 291 - Bab 300

Mrs. Xander had just gotten the good news and couldn’t wait to share it with Shane and Xena.“Really? That’s amazing!” Shane threw his arms around her in excitement. “Mom, you’re the best! My love life is finally looking up!”Xena beamed. “Seriously, Mom—what would we do without you?”“It was nothing,” Mrs. Xander replied modestly, though a note of pride slipped into her voice. “I’ve been connected with the society ladies for a few years now. I’ve built up some relationships that can help open doors for the two of you. If you ever need anything, just let me know.”Across the room, Mr. Xander looked up from the documents in his hand and let out a cold snort.“You really think it was all you? If it weren’t for the Xander family behind you, do you honestly believe you could’ve pulled that off? You’ve been hanging around those society wives too long—you’re starting to forget who you really are.”His words landed hard.Ever since Mrs. Xander started attending those high-society ga

“Sorry, there’s no explanation. When it comes to this exhibition, Begonia has the final say.”The event coordinator looked straight at Scarlett. “Mrs. Lucas, we didn’t realize you’d be bringing such a large group. But since you’re already here, we’ll extend you that courtesy.”He glanced toward the Xander family before stepping aside and gesturing toward the others. “Everyone else may go in—except for them.”Scarlett had never liked the Xander family to begin with. Seeing them being left out now, she couldn’t resist twisting the knife. “Mrs. Xander, don’t tell me you somehow offended our star photographer? What a shame—coming all this way and still not getting in.”“Mrs. Lucas…” Mrs. Xander looked embarrassed. “Could you say a few words on our behalf? If we could just speak with Begonia directly, we’d be able to clear this up.”Scarlett gave a mocking little sigh. “You saw it yourself—this so-called star photographer has quite the ego. If I press too hard, she might get upset and

As Layla stepped out of the restroom, she felt a sudden grip on her shoulder.“What the hell are you doing here, Layla Xander?”The voice was unmistakable. It was Shane.The moment she recognized his voice, her heart sank.This section of the venue was restricted and only her core team had access. How the hell had he gotten in?“What, cat got your tongue?” Shane sneered. “You sure had a lot to say at the cemetery.”He grabbed her arm and yanked her back, shoving her up against the wall. His eyes roamed over her, sharp and mocking. “How’d you get in here? Don’t tell me you’re working this exhibition as staff?”Layla’s expression turned ice-cold. “This area is for authorized personnel only. You’d better leave. Now.”“Oh?” Shane raised a brow. “So you really are working here? Faking your death for three years just to crawl back to North City. Don’t tell me you’re still hoping to get back into the Xander family?”He smirked. “Tell you what, how about I snap a few pictures of this

As the calls of excitement echoed through the hall, the sharp click of camera shutters followed in rapid succession.A woman in a sleek, pale floral dress made her way through the crowd, escorted by security. The soft, fitted fabric highlighted her graceful figure as she ascended the spiral staircase at the center of the gallery.In that moment, every pair of eyes turned to her.Then she turned around.Light makeup framed her delicate features, and a faint smile played on her lips—stunning, radiant, unforgettable.A wave of gasps rippled through the crowd.“Isn’t that Layla Xander?” “I thought she was dead!” “Am I dreaming? This isn’t a ghost, right?”Among them, Scarlett and her group looked absolutely stunned.Scarlett went pale. “What in the world… am I seeing a ghost?”Carly blinked, still staring. “There’s no such thing as ghosts… but maybe she just looks really, really similar?”“Nope.” Carter crossed his arms, brow raised. “Begonia is Layla. She never died.”A b

Inside the gallery, Layla was completely surrounded by media. Reporters packed around her in layers, so tightly that she could barely be seen at the center of the crowd.The space buzzed with movement and chatter.Standing among the onlookers, Sean looked like the life had drained out of him. His eyes were locked in the direction of Layla, lost in a daze.“That’s really her, isn’t it?” Kiera turned to look at him—only to catch the storm of emotions churning in his eyes. It was a look she had never seen before.They had been married for over two years now, and Kiera had always known that a part of Sean still belonged to Layla.But she had assumed Layla was gone for good. Dead. No longer a threat to their marriage, just a ghost in his past.Now everything had changed.Layla was alive and even more stunning, more magnetic than she had been three years ago.A wave of dread surged through Kiera’s chest. Her stomach sank.Meanwhile, Sean didn’t even notice her unease. His mind was f