Semua Bab The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die: Bab 491 - Bab 500

Before Ryan could respond, William had already sat down on another stone nearby.“You think we’re just here to lie to you, don’t you?” William asked casually.“No.” Ryan blurted it out without even thinking, his voice edged with defiance.“You guys aren’t from around here. Sooner or later, you’re all gonna leave. I get that.”He looked out at the other kids running around the courtyard, his expression unreadable.“They get it too. Their parents used to come back sometimes. And every time they left again, they’d tell them the same thing. Study hard. Be good. Wait for Mom and Dad to come home.“But while they were waiting, life didn’t wait. Their grandparents got sick. They couldn’t reach their parents. And they had to drop out of school just to take care of the old folks at home. Feeding animals, splitting wood, running errands—whatever it took to survive.“Then their grandparents passed away. And after all that, school just didn’t matter anymore. What was the point?”Ryan bi

”Do more good, and maybe you’ll get into heaven,” William said lazily, his voice drifting on the night breeze.The man on the other end of the line snorted. “If you’re going, I’m definitely not. Dealing with you in this life is bad enough. Why would I wanna be stuck with you in the afterlife too? Sounds like pure torture.”But his joking tone faded as he got serious again. “I’ve already arranged for the donation to the town. Roads, bridges, infrastructure — it’s all in motion.“When Miss Xander’s promo video goes live, we’ll coordinate on the marketing side too. It should get pretty good results.”He paused, then added, “And hey, the first quarter’s almost over. Our contract with the Lucas Corporation is about to expire. If you’re planning to walk away, they’re definitely going to send someone. When are you planning to show your face?”“No rush.”William heard cheers and laughter behind him. When he turned around, he saw Layla in the center of the crowd, tilting her head back as

After a long wait, William seemed to realize he might have come off a little strong. He lowered his gaze and added casually, “That compliment you wanted.”Watching him lower his head again to sip the ginger tea, Layla couldn’t help but smile. “Alright,” she said gently. “Whatever you feel like having from now on, I’ll make it for you.”He paused just before taking another sip. A faint smile touched the corner of his mouth.The night was quiet and soft, the warm evening breeze drifting lazily into the kitchen, stirring up something subtle and tender between them.Neither of them said anything else, but there was a silent understanding in the air.After their time in the small town, something between them had changed—unspoken, but undeniable. It felt like there was just a thin veil left between them, one that could be lifted with the lightest touch.*Eventually, the day came when they had to leave the town.Surprisingly, none of the kids cried. Instead, they all beamed with smil

Back in North City, a mountain of post-production work was waiting.Layla was in charge of editing the entire promotional video. For a full week, she was working around the clock, leaving early in the morning and coming home late every night.Even though William lived right next door, he only caught glimpses of her through the smart doorbell camera. Knowing how much pressure she was under, he didn’t dare disturb her.Instead, each morning before she left, he would quietly leave a fresh cup of coffee outside her door, along with a sticky note reminding her of the day’s weather.And every time Layla passed his door on the way out, she would peel the note off and stick it on his door in return, letting him know she had seen it.Spring in North City was unpredictable. It was rainy and damp. Thanks to his reminders, Layla always remembered to bring a coat and an umbrella. The coffee in her hand felt extra warm, enough to chase away the chill in the air.*Around the same time, Lucas

“I know William went south with you this past month. He stayed by your side the entire time. He’s shown, through his actions, that his heart and eyes are only on you.”Gwen stared straight at Layla, her voice dry and strained. “You told me yourself that you had feelings for him. And now that he’s gone this far for you, you must be proud of yourself, aren’t you?”But she didn’t give Layla a chance to respond. Instead, she pressed on.“Because of you, William was kicked out of the Lucas family. He was forced out of Lucas Corporation. His mom and Mr. Lucas Sr., a couple who’d been loving and devoted for decades, had their worst fight ever. She even moved back in with her family.“If Mr. Lucas Sr. hadn’t landed in the hospital from the stress, she still wouldn’t have forgiven him. The entire Lucas family is in chaos—all because of you.“The William I knew was always calm, reliable, never made his parents worry.“He’s the most capable man I’ve ever met. He was meant to lead Lucas Corp