Chapter 25
Mrs. Xander hesitated, then let out a heavy sigh. “If Layla really dared to joke about something like this, I would never forgive her for the rest of my life.”
Sean fell silent.
If this whole situation was orchestrated with Mr. Perry Sr. help, then Layla’s position in his heart must be far too important.
If Sean were to marry her, wouldn’t he be overshadowed by Layla forever, with Mr. Perry Sr. constantly supporting her and keeping him in check?
The more he thought about it, the heavier Sean’s heart grew.
Inside the villa, William stood outside Layla’s bedroom door, hesitating to knock.
He wanted to comfort her but couldn’t find the right words, afraid he would only make things worse.
The mighty head of the Lucas family, undefeated in the business world, was at a complete loss when it came to consoling a woman.
Just as he was caught in indecision, the door suddenly opened.
Both of them froze.
Layla forced a smile and handed him her empty cup. “The coffee was really good. Thank you.”
“You…”
“I’m fine. I’ve long since gotten used to this,” Layla said lightly, pretending to be at ease. “Maybe it’s for the best. At least this way, I can quietly leave this world.”
“No.”
William’s voice was firm and resolute, startling Layla.
“You won’t die.”
His expression was cold and serious. “As long as you cooperate with the treatment, there’s still a sliver of hope. You shouldn’t give up your life for people who don’t matter”
“I’m not…”
“Go for chemotherapy,” William interrupted. “I was about to tell you this earlier. Levi said it’s crucial to get you to the hospital as soon as possible.”
Layla met his gaze, her eyes unusually calm, as if she had already made up her mind.
“Mr. Lucas, thank you for your concern,” she said softly, a faint smile on her lips. “But for me, this world isn’t worth fighting to stay in.”
She had once thought of finding better doctors after getting the money she needed, but she didn’t want to try now
anymore.
“You…”
William was momentarily at a loss for words, his chest churning with a mix of emotions.
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Chapter 25
Just how horrible were those people to have pushed Layla to this point?
His eyes darkened. “Don’t you want revenge? I can help you”
Layla was taken aback but quickly shook her head. “No. I just want to stay far away from them. I want to spend the little time I have left on myself.
Living under William’s roof already felt like she was burdening him. How could she ask him to do more?
For someone she barely knew, William had already done so much. She was deeply grateful but didn’t feel entitled to ask for more.
“Mr. Lucas, I’m feeling a bit tired. I’ll head back to rest now,” she said, reaching to close the door.
Before she could, William pressed his hand against the door to stop it.
“Fine. If you don’t want to talk about this, I won’t bring it again. But I have something else to say.”
“What is it?”
“Come with me on a business trip. We’re heading south,” he said.
Layla frowned, puzzled. “Why would you bring me on a business trip? I can’t help with anything”
Think of it as a chance to relax,” William replied, pausing for a moment before adding seriously, “Besides, I need a female companion, and I haven’t found anyone suitable.
“It’s settled then.” Without giving her a chance to argue, William turned and walked away.
Layla frowned slightly, sensing something wasn’t right.
With his status, would William really struggle to find a companion?
The day of the trip arrived, and Layla still hadn’t figured out William’s real intentions for bringing her along
It wasn’t until the plane landed that her mindset shifted.
She was already here–so what did it matter?
Just then, her phone chimed with a notification.
Layla glanced at it, and her mood instantly lifted. A smile spread across her face, reaching her eyes.
