All Chapters of THE CEO’S RUTHLESS COMMITMENT (hidden obsession): Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Third person’s POV"What information do you have on him?" Viktor asked, turning towards Julian."The last thing I gathered was that he was halfway across the world. In Asia. Married to some heiress and built a beauty product empire." Julian said slowly.Viktor was quiet for a heart beat. Then he spoke. "So, what are the odds that Layla is in Asia? And with him?"Julian scoffed. "Layla's probably there in Asia. Probably she went for some butt enhancement or spa detox with the little money she milked from you. Trying to look ready for her next target... I always knew that girl was so stupid."Viktor gave Julian a cold and deadly gaze. "Are you done?" He asked quietly.Julian blinked."What?""Done proving what a fool you are ." Viktor stood up buttoning his shirt. "There's a lion in the room and all you're concerned about is what Layla is doing with her time?”Julian frowned but said nothing.Viktor moved slowly to the door holding it ajar. "Get out Julian. Call me when you have reaso

Third Person’s POV"How—how far gone am I?" Layla whispered, her voice broke."It's about a few weeks," the doctor said carefully. "But we noticed some irregularities in your cycle that makes it difficult to pinpoint the exact date. You'll have to check in a month while we place you on medication. Then , we'll conduct an ultrasound."Layla stared at the doctor and barely registering everything she said.The word pregnant pulsed her chest.Caleb's face flickered through her mind but she shook it off."There's no cause to panic Miss Ava." The doctor said after observing Layla's countenance. "We'll run another test in a few weeks to confirm the growth. For now... congratulations." She concluded with a small smile.Layla turned her face slowly to the wall and whispered. "Dear God..."---Enzo returned to wheel Layla out of the hospital but she insisted on walking. She moved carefully but steadily, refusing every form of help from Enzo.When they reached the car, Enzo opened the back do

Third Person’s POV"Ma'am, I'd love to examine you now." The nurse said finally."I don't need all of that. I'm fine." Layla murmured weakly.Caleb crouched to meet her gaze. "Stop fighting Ava. Allow them to do their job. Let them help you." He said in a tone so calm yet firm."Can he... leave us for a moment?" Layla said, glancing at Caleb."Of course." The nurse blinked. "But Ma'am, why don't you want your husband to stay? He seems---""He's not my husband," Layla said, managing a faint tone and a forced smile that didn't reach her eyes.Caleb straightened. "She's right, nurse." He said almost inaudibly. "I'm not her husband but a friend who's only making sure she's safe."The nurse nodded, a bit embarrassed. She gestured for Caleb to step aside. Caleb gave Layla one look before stepping our.The moment Layla was sure he was gone, she turned to the nurse, her voice was low and trembling. "Look, I'm fine. I just... need rest."The nurse frowned. "You look like you need a proper

Layla's POVBefore noon I was already back home. My clothes were covered with dust and my heels scuffed but my spirit was dangerously alive..Without long thoughts I crashed on the chair by my desk. I opened my laptop and began to type a short and polite resignation letter addressed to the café's management.My fingers hesitated for second over the send button before I clicked it.One Chapter was closed just like that.A few minutes later my phone rang.Unknown number.I frowned and hesitated a bit, then I answered. "Hello?""Quitting Without a goodbye? That's unfair." A voice came through.The familiarity of the voice sent chills down my chest. " Caleb?""Yes Ma'am..." He answered in his usual jovialty."Although I'm hurting, because I'm wondering why favourite employee just decided to up and quit without a notice."I exhaled slowly. "How did you even get my number, sir." I said, brushing in the formality.He chuckled. "You've clearly missed the part that every employee's file cro

Third person’s POVLayla froze for a long while before she tried talking then she choked... she coughed too hard until the water she had been drinking spilled from the corner of her lips.Caleb rushed to pat her back."Ma'am, are you okay?" One of the waiters rushed towards her with a napkin in hand. Another one held a glass of water."I'm---I'm fine, " she managed to say even though she was still slightly choked.Caleb’s eyes never left hers. His expression was hard to read.When the waiters finally left she wiped her mouth and stared at Caleb. "How---" she swallowed. "How did you know that name?"Caleb took a suspicious look around the restaurant, his jaw tightened. Every charm on his face vanished and was replaced by something strange. "Not here." He murmured. "I don't trust anywhere. We should talk in the car. It's more private there.""Why do you need so much privacy when it's just the two of us on this table?" She said, narrowing her eyes."Just trust me, please." Caleb said