Semua Bab The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die: Bab 661 - Bab 670

Seeing the confusion on Layla’s face, Carter cleared his throat and kindly explained, “Haley Spencer is just her stage name. Her real name is Olivia Harris. Not many people know that, and Mrs. Harris Sr. doesn’t like hearing her name mentioned, so it’s understandable you didn’t know.“But you don’t need to worry too much. Olivia left home a long time ago to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, and she’s not close with her family—especially not with Gwen.“She left when Gwen was just a kid. Back then…”Carter hesitated for a moment, choosing not to mention the tragic death of Gwen’s parents. Instead, he continued, “Just remember, Olivia is Gwen’s aunt. They might not be close, but that doesn’t mean Olivia won’t use a few tricks of her own.”He rubbed his chin thoughtfully. “I’ve never met her personally, but there are plenty of stories about her in the industry. People say she’s as cunning as a fox—not someone you want to mess with.”“I’ve heard some of that too.”Layla’

Two days later, the shareholders' meeting at Perry Corporation officially approved the internal competition plan for leadership.No one from the Perry family attended. It was a silent form of protest but it changed nothing.After the meeting, many attendees surrounded Layla, eager to curry favor with her. By the time they dispersed, she was holding a small stack of business cards, and her cheeks ached from maintaining a polite smile.Just as she was about to take a deep breath and relax, a polite voice called out from behind her.“Miss Xander, would you be available to accompany me? Mr. Zane would like to see you.”Layla turned to see a well-groomed, scholarly-looking middle-aged man. It didn’t take long for her to recognize him.At the last meeting, he was the first to speak up in her defense. Afterward, she did a little research.His name was Simon Jones, a standout talent who rose from a modest, rural background to become a senior executive at Perry Corporation. Noticed early

In a burst of anger, Sean tossed the court notice straight into the trash can. The sudden movement sent a sharp, tearing pain through his abdomen, right where his surgical wound was still healing.He was sick, stuck in a hospital bed, and Kiera hadn’t even come to see him. He had endured that.But for her to send him a court notice for divorce while he was still lying in a hospital bed?Was she completely heartless? Did she really wish he were dead, just because he had made one mistake?“Sean, what are you doing out of bed? Get back in bed immediately!”Susan hurried over, reaching out to help him, but he shoved her hand away.“I can walk by myself!” he snapped, his face twisted with pain as his abdominal wound throbbed, threatening to buckle his knees.Noticing his agitation, Susan’s expression shifted to concern. “What happened? Did someone say something to you? Tell me, I—”“Mind your own business.”Sean gritted his teeth, struggling to shuffle his way back to the bed.Sus

“Business trip.”William didn’t even look up, his eyes fixed on the documents in his hands. He looked every bit the focused workaholic, completely absorbed in his tasks.Layla couldn’t help but smile wryly. If their destination wasn’t a desert region, she might have actually believed his excuse.Sensing her doubt, William calmly pulled out his phone, tapped on a video, and held it out for her.Puzzled, Layla leaned closer and saw Xavier on screen, standing against a backdrop of endless sand dunes. “I’m here! Hurry up and get your ass over here!” he shouted.Layla blinked in surprise. “Wait… it really is a business trip?”She let out an awkward laugh. “I didn’t realize YT Corporation’s business extended so far.”“Chips are used in every industry—consumer goods, national defense, aerospace, and many more you wouldn’t expect. The domestic market still has plenty of untapped potential.”William’s explanation was smooth, almost rehearsed. As he spoke, he put away his phone and check

“I heard Wilfred ended up in the hospital.”Mr. Xander frowned, unable to believe how far the Perry family had fallen and how their troubles were now tangled with his own family’s mess.One of his daughters had inherited Mr. Perry Sr.’s shares, while the other had become the scandalous centerpiece of an affair—losing both her child and her ability to have more.It seemed like both fortune and disgrace had come knocking on the Xander family’s door.But Layla had long severed ties with them, so they couldn’t even benefit from the good side of it.Comparing the two, Mr. Xander couldn’t help but feel a mix of anger and regret, most of it directed at Xena. “Dad, stop overthinking this. Forget about Layla,” Chris sighed, reading his father’s expression with ease. “She never cared about this family before, and she certainly doesn’t now.“After proposing the internal competition at Perry Corporation and with William suddenly taking over YT Corporation, everyone is practically lining up