One year, one love by Aurora Miller

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Chapter 11

Chapter 11

Doris’s gaze met Lewis’s, and for a fleeting moment, surprise flickered in both their eyes

“It’s you?” Doris exclaimed, her tone tinged with both astonishment and delight as she liked at Lewis and the man standing behind him–Daniel.

Daniel, caught off guard by the encounter with the CEO’s wife at Hartman Group, froze in place, barely daring to breathe

“Didn’t you ask where I worked? Lewis’s expression remained stoic, his voice calm as ever “Well, this is where I work”

“You work at the Hartman Group?” Doric’s eyes lit up, a spark of curiosity and admiration dancing in her gaze

Lewis noticed that glimmer in her eyes, but his tone stayed low and steady. “Why? Is there a problem with that?”

Doris glanced at the sleek Maybach nearby and then back at Lewis’s simple white shirt and black suit–a combination! seemed to wear religiously.

Her thoughts spun quickly, drawing a conclusion. He dresses exactly like a driver. He didn’t want to tell me where he worked because he’s just a driver? Is he afraid I’d look down on him for that? This man sure has his pride, she mused.

Unaware of the subtle shift in Lewis’s expression, Doris grinned lightly, her tone bright and casual. “No job is too humble or too grand. Look at me–I make pastries for a living. The upside? I get to sample all the delicious treats.

“Being a driver has its perks too, right? You get to drive all kinds of fancy cars. Not everyone gets that opportunity

Lewis’s brows raised slightly in surprise. ‘Is she trying to comfort me? So, she’s misunderstood–I see. She thinks I’m just a driver for Hartman Group, he pondered.

“Do you like this car?” Lewis asked, glancing at the Maybach beside him.

“Who wouldn’t like it?” Doris shot back playfully. “Don’t tell me you don’t.”

“Not particularly,” Lewis replied indifferently. He had so many luxury cars that he barely gave them a second thought.

But what she said without much thought struck a different chord with Lewis. Her words and demeanor began to take on a new meaning in his eyes.

To him, her casual admiration for the car was confirmation of what he had begun to suspect–that she was a shallow woman, infatuated with wealth and status. It only deepened his resolve to peel back what he believed was a carefully crafted facade.

“Who do you drive for? The CEO of Hartman Group? Doris asked with curiosity, simply hoping to learn more about Lewis’s work.

“Why, are you interested in him?” Lewis’s gaze sharpened slightly, his mind jumping to conclusions. How greedy can she be?’ he thought.

“Just

curious,” Doris replied, pausing thoughtfully. “The heir of the Hartman family just returned and already has people working late into the night. Is he that scary? What does he look like anyway? Are there pictures of him?”

She wasn’t genuinely interested–this was just her way of satisfying her friend Lola’s curiosity.

as he made up a lie without blinking an eye. “Short, ugly, mean, and covered in pockmarks. Terrifying, really.”

face a mixture

to contain his laughter, his shoulders shaking slightly. ‘Mr. Hartman, seriously? Did

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far just to keep your

the conversation. “What are you doing

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“A bunch of departments at Hartman Group placed orders since they’re working overtime,

Lewis asked, his tone casual, though it was more out of politeness than

and forth a hundred times

bags now weighing down his hands, momentarily stunned. What am I to her? Free labor? While he felt a flicker of irritation, he reminded himself

that she still couldn’t manage all of them. Daniel, who had been quietly observing, stepped forward to offer assistance. “Let me help you with that”

I wouldn’t want to trouble you,” Doris said, feeling

at Lewis,

CEO.

with a

you’re already

on my husband at work. Next time, I’ll make some

to try buttering

to think of the proper response to maintain Lewis’s cover. “Oh, no need for that. Mr. Hart… no, Lewis and I

Doris. “Are you done talking yet? Aren’t you

entered the sleek, modern lobby of Hartman Group, the pristine marble floors gleaming under the

the departments to come down and pick

it a

she said, sincerely appreciative of Daniel’s meticulous

her impatiently. “Let’s go.”

a pointed look. “Aren’t

his nerves ratcheting up. “It’s really nothing. N–no need for that,” he stammered, his forced smile barely masking his growing panic. After all, the thought of his boss thanking him was as

unthinkable.

unrelenting, fixed her clear, innocent gaze on Lewis, whose face remained as impassive as ever.

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to pierce through all his walls. Lewis let out a resigned sigh, his tone sharp and clipped. “Mr. Gill, thank

back. He felt like he’d narrowly escaped being caught in a storm, though the tension in

the crisp evening breeze brushing against their faces, carrying with

to shimmer. Her expressive eyes, glinting with the light, looked as if they could hold entire constellations within

Gill is such a nice guy,” Doris said,

“You’re into

tracks, blinking in disbelief, wondering

an enigmatic sharpness. “Doris, you’d better

in confusion as he mused, ‘Stay in line? What on earth