Lahat ng Kabanata ng The CEO’s Obsession: Layla, You’re Not Allowed to Die: Kabanata 751 - Kabanata 760

The September cover shoot for ‘Fan’ was fast approaching, and Layla had no time or energy left to spar with William.After settling the matters at her studio, she contacted Hannah for the magazine’s office address and casually mentioned over the phone that Haley had agreed to do the cover.Hannah was over the moon and immediately scheduled a meeting so they could finalize the details as soon as Layla arrived.The moment the two met, they skipped the small talk and dove straight into the meeting.In the world of fashion magazines, the September issue was the most important of the year—and for ‘Fan’, a newly launched magazine, its first September cover would set the tone for everything to come.Hannah had waited specifically for Layla to return, which meant there was now less than a month left to finalize the cover. No wonder the entire magazine team was on edge.“Haley Spencer agreed to shoot the September cover.”The moment Layla made the announcement, the room erupted.“Are yo

Everyone turned toward the voice. Sean was standing at the doorway, his gaze cold and fixed on Stanley.But if not for that familiar voice, Layla wouldn’t have recognized him at all.Sean looked gaunt and dangerously thin. His features had grown sharp and hollow, almost unrecognizable.Beneath the brim of his cap, his eyes were hidden in shadow. There was still a glint of sharpness in them, but it was buried under a kind of exhaustion that went all the way to the bone. He looked like someone who had wandered too long through a desert—parched, drained, barely hanging on.Layla knew that look all too well.She had worn that look once herself. She had stood on the edge of life and death, moving through the world like a ghost in the daylight. Her body had gone through the motions, but there had been no soul holding it together. She hadn’t been fully alive, nor had she been truly dead.Maybe sensing her gaze, Sean looked away and pulled his cap lower.Stanley let out a mocking laug

Hannah stood frozen, completely stunned.She had gone over this moment in her head countless times, thinking about how to tell Layla the truth and how Layla might explode with anger. She thought she was prepared for it.What she hadn’t expected was how quickly everything would fall apart.One moment, they were laughing and hugging like old times. The next, Layla pulled away without a second thought. Her expression was cold and resolute, and she walked out on the magazine as if it meant nothing at all.“Miss Stone.”Sean’s voice was hoarse but calmer now. He called out softly.Hannah turned toward him, still dazed, then seemed to remember something.“Why didn’t you let me know you were coming today?”“I just happened to be in the area and thought I’d stop by for a quick look. I didn’t…”Sean looked genuinely regretful.“I didn’t think Layla would still hate me this much.”The truth was, he hadn’t "just happened to be in the area" at all. He had come on purpose, hoping for a c

Meanwhile, Hannah stood outside the front door, ringing the bell over and over without getting a response. Left with no choice, she raised her hand and knocked.“Layla, I know you’re home. Can you open the door? Let’s talk, just the two of us, please?“I’ve been trying to figure out how to tell you the truth. I never meant to hide it for this long. And other than Mr. Perry’s investment, I swear I haven’t kept anything else from you.“I truly want to make this magazine happen, and I’ve done everything I could to get it off the ground. But I couldn’t expect you to take care of everything yourself. I confirmed with Mr. Perry several times. He really just wanted to help, with no hidden agenda.”As her voice fell, the sound of two doors opening echoed almost at once.Hannah froze, suddenly remembering that William lived right next door.The moment turned awkward.William glanced at her with clear irritation.“Sean Perry invested in the magazine?”“That’s an internal matter,” Hannah

Olivia froze mid-step, caught off guard, before Wilson gently pushed her toward the dining room.“Aunt Olivia, if you don’t stay for dinner, Grandma’s going to lose her temper.”And just like that, Olivia was nudged into a seat at the dining table.Soon, the housekeeper brought over a full set of utensils along with a steaming bowl of chicken soup, the broth glistening warmly under the lights.Gwen took the opportunity to chime in.“This is Grandma’s chicken soup. It’s really good!”“Ahem.”Mrs. Harris Sr. cleared her throat sharply, her tone carrying a warning.“No talking at the table. Less chatter, more eating.”Gwen awkwardly shrugged and picked up her utensils.Wilson, however, didn’t stay quiet.“Grandma, you clearly care about Aunt Olivia. Why do you insist on making things so tense between you two?“Aunt Olivia’s been out there on her own all these years. You blame her for not keeping up with the family, but have you ever once asked how she was doing?“She’s finall