บททั้งหมดของ The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die: บทที่ 531 - บทที่ 540

“Tch. Pathetic.”Shane spat toward Xavier’s feet. He turned to chase after Carly, but froze when he locked eyes with Zion’s icy stare.His heart jumped.“Mr. Lucas!” he blurted out.In an instant, he pasted on a familiar, eager-to-please smile and hurried over.“Mr. Lucas, what a surprise! I didn’t know you’d be here. Carly didn’t say anything either. If I’d known, I would’ve—”“Why did Carly leave just now? Did you upset her again?”Zion cut Shane off sharply, shooting him a glare.“Shane Xander, how are you still not getting it? Carly has absolutely no interest in you. Can't you just leave her alone?”“Mr. Lucas, I really do like Carly,” Shane said, looking aggrieved.“We’re both single. She’s not married, I’m not married. I have every right to pursue her, don’t I?“And besides, I didn’t even do anything that bad tonight. It’s just that...”He raised his hand and pointed toward Layla’s direction.“Layla Xander showed up. Carly didn’t want to see her, so she ran off. I wa

Inside the private room, the server poured pre-aerated red wine into crystal glasses and placed them in front of Layla and Xavier.At Xavier’s signal, the server quietly exited, leaving them alone.Layla lifted her glass first, offering a polite, apologetic smile. “Mr. Taylor, I’m sorry you had to witness that scene earlier. It was really embarrassing.”“I actually found it rather refreshing,” Xavier said, raising his glass. “You’re very different from the women I usually meet.”He smiled. “The fact that you agreed to have dinner with me tonight is my honor. I should be the one making the toast.”“You’re too kind,” Layla replied, clinking her glass lightly with his. “I should be the one thanking you. Thanks to you, I got to vent a little just now.”She had seen through the situation at a glance. Zion must have come tonight specifically for Xavier and because he needed something from Xavier, he had forced Shane to apologize. Otherwise, Zion probably would have made

Xavier walked straight into the elevator. Layla did not hesitate and followed closely behind.Only after the doors closed did she finally ask, “From what he said, it sounds like you’re familiar with Mr. Lucas.”“We worked together,” Xavier replied easily, glancing sideways at her. “Didn't you hear about the partnership between the Lucas Corporation and YT Corporation two years ago? We collaborated on chip development.”Layla looked slightly embarrassed. “I only returned to the country this year.”“I see,” Xavier said with a small laugh. “I had heard that you and Mr. Lucas had quite a close relationship. I thought you would have known about something that major.”Layla was instantly frustrated. She regretted even asking.Fortunately, Xavier dropped his gaze and did not press further. Layla wisely chose to stay silent.Outside the clubhouse, Xavier escorted Layla to her car.“Miss Xander, I hope we will have the chance to meet again,” he said meaningfully.It was c

“If you’re getting involved with Layla at a time like this, aren’t you afraid William will skin you alive?” Lucien shot Zion a glare, growing even more convinced that his younger brother was seriously lacking in brainpower.“And from what you just said, it sounds like all of this is just your own speculation,” Lucien continued coldly. “Xavier and Layla had no connection before. The only overlap they had was the project with the small town.“Maybe Xavier meeting her for dinner had everything to do with that project. But by the time it came out of your mouth, you made it sound like they had some kind of shady relationship.“Listen—this kind of nonsense you can say to me in private, but don’t go blabbing it around. If word of this crap gets back to Xavier, we can forget about ever getting a chance to meet with him again.”Lucien paused for a moment, letting out a heavy sigh. “I really didn’t expect things to go the way they did tonight. Forget it. You keep trying to get in to

Half an hour later, Mr. Perry Sr.'s rehabilitation session finally ended. Sweating profusely, he was helped back to his room by the aides for a shower.As Layla stepped out of the rehab room, she turned back and said lightly, “Mr. Lucas, you two wait here. I’m going to use the restroom.”Scarlett immediately jumped in, “Perfect! I was just about to go too. Let’s go together.”“Sure,” Layla agreed easily, turning to lead the way down the hallway.William instinctively reached out, wanting to stop Scarlett, but his hand closed on empty air. She was already striding after Layla at full speed.The restroom was located at the far end of the hallway. As they rounded the corner, Scarlett called out, “Miss Xander.”Layla paused and turned back without surprise, as if she had already guessed Scarlett would find a chance to speak privately.“What would you like to say, Mrs. Lucas?”Her calm, straightforward attitude caught Scarlett a little off guard.Scarlett drew in a breath, tryin