One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 44

Chapter 44

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Ivan entered the private room and found Zoe sitting on the floor, tears streaming down her face. He couldn’t help but feel a little sorry for her.

But Lewis’s heart was made of stone.

Ivan extended a hand to help Zoe up. “Come on, I’ll take you home.”

Zoe used his support to stand but cried harder. “Ivan, I’m not giving up. You’ll support me, won’t you?”

“Zoe, I advise you to give up. He doesn’t like being chased. The more you push, the more he’ll resent you.” Ivan handed her a tissue.

Zoe’s eyes were red. “I’ve loved him for ten years. I don’t mind waiting longer.”

“Love isn’t about who starts first or how long it takes,” Ivan explained. “Besides, what’s so good about Lewis?

“A cold face, a sharp tongue, a stone heart–what’s there to like about him?

“You have so many good men around you. Why insist on hanging on to him?”

“I won’t let you say that about him! He’s the best in my eyes! No one can compare to him!” Zoe defended Lewis.

Ivan sighed silently.

He couldn’t understand why Zoe saw only the good in Lewis, ignoring all his flaws.

Lewis had returned to room “Paris“.

Lola took a sip of water. “Mr. Hartman, you know Mr. Mitchell, and Mr. Mitchell knows Ms. Wilkinson. But you don’t know Ms. Wilkinson?”

“Ms. Bates, he has so many clients. I can’t possibly know them all,” Lewis redirected the topic to what Lola liked. “But Ivan’s still single.”

Lola’s smile deepened as she continued drinking, hiding her inner joy.

Downstairs, Lewis asked Lola and Doris to wait while he went to settle the bill.

A few well–dressed wealthy housewives came down the stairs, passing right in front of Doris and Lola.

Ryan’s

looked at her with disdain. “Ex–girlfriend? She was just a plaything for Ryan for

stopped her with a look, signaling her not to

tried to walk away, but Mrs. Martin blocked her path. “Women from low–class families are full of

someone like Leia is the perfect daughter–in–law. She’s the only one suited for Ryan.” Mrs. Watson grabbed Mrs.

“Leia is incomparable to

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Mrs. Watson, you gave her one million dollars to

even deserve that? I wouldn’t give a single cent to a woman like her!” Mrs. Watson sneered. “She

woman without breaking a sweat.” Several of the ladies gave Mrs. Watson a thumbs up in praise.

remained calm and composed.

threw it at Mrs. Watson,

what are you doing?” Mrs. Watson wiped the water

her glass with water. Her cold gaze swept over the other wealthy ladies, their faces filled with fear and disgust.

really are a filthy thing!” Mrs. Watson snapped,

for trouble, or I’ll

avoid making a scene, especially with Lewis around, but Mrs. Watson and her group had gone too far.

endure, but seeing her fight back made her feel great. She supported Doris with an extra jab. “Mrs. Watson, have you forgotten that your son Ryan fell for Doris at first sight

together with him only out of pity.

secretly got engaged behind Doris’s back and still wanted to have it all. When Doris broke it off, he kept pestering

a dog leash and keep your son in

just a worthless woman no one would marry!” Mrs.

Doris, wrapping his arm around her shoulder and gently pulling her into his embrace.

a cold, threatening stare that made her feel suffocated.

intervention gave Doris a sense

Lewis was, but the aura he exuded was overwhelming. His cold,

she

you continue to insult my wife, slander her, or make personal attacks, we’ll have to discuss the details of Jake Watson’s car

pale. “I don’t have time to waste here with

Watson quickly

Doris didn’t say a word, staring out the window at

her reflection in the

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got home, Biscuit jumped up and grabbed Doris’s pants

it Doris patted