One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 58

Chapter 58

Jimmy’s brows furrowed tightly. “This time, Mr. Watson is completely determined. I’ve tried every trick, but nothing, worked.”

Rupert felt his vision darken for a moment. “Dad, I don’t have the money to pay him back. This mess is Doris‘ fault. She’s the one who offended Mr. Watson, so she should be the one to fix it. It’s got nothing to do with us.”

The mere thought of Doris secretly marrying some ordinary guy sent flames of fury surging through Jimmy’s chest.

When Peyton returned from taking out the trash, she immediately noticed something was off.

“Rupert, you’re home? Have you eaten yet?” she asked with concern.

“How dare you ask that?” Rupert snapped. “This is all your fault! You handed over the birth certificate to your precious daughter, giving her the chance to get a marriage license and upset Ryan.

“We haven’t even paid off the one million dollars yet, and now Rupert’s been fired from his company. Ryan is clearly targeting the Reed family on purpose.

“She didn’t just ruin Rupert’s career; she’s also buried us under a mountain of debt. All of this is because of her.

Jimmy seized the opportunity to vent all his pent–up anger on Peyton. “How are we supposed to pay it back? The whole family working together for a lifetime wouldn’t be enough!”

“I… I didn’t know Doris was going to use it to get married. If I’d known, I never would have given it to her,” Peyton stammered, stunned that Doris had deceived her.

“You’re still trying to argue? This is entirely your fault. You’re just as much a troublemaker as Doris!” Jimmy shouted.

Rupert, too fed up to continue the argument, grabbed his bag and stormed off to his room.

After taking a nap to clear his head, Rupert got into his car and drove straight to Ryan’s mansion.

He waited at the entrance until past 11 p.m., when Ryan’s car finally pulled in, its headlights cutting through the darkness.

Rupert stepped directly into its path, forcing the vehicle to come to a halt. “Hi, R–Ryan.”

Ryan sat behind the wheel, his sharp, cold gaze fixed on Rupert standing in front of the car. His handsome face was a mask of frost.

He scoffed lightly and drove into the yard, parking the car before stepping out.

Rupert followed after him. “Ryan…”

Ryan turned, his eyes flashing with an icy, ruthless edge. “Doris is already married.”

he thought she’d wait for him like he planned. Yet after their breakup, Doris moved

doubted if Doris had ever really loved

Ryan saw any member of the Reed family, the humiliation of that day

only added insult to injury, making

Doris, fully convinced that her selfishness

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edge. “M–Mr. Watson, please don’t fire

first place. Don’t you have the faintest

if you just let me stay.

Rupert knew full well that he wouldn’t find another job like

with Doris. If you can get her to come and beg me herself, I might

Doris‘ sake. But for something so trivial, Doris had turned

his business

the Reed family was just the opening act of his revenge. They were going to pay for every ounce of

forgiveness. Mr. Watson, you have to keep your word,”

word,” Ryan replied with a cold smirk. “But will

parents don’t acknowledge Doris‘ husband at all.

invited my parents to dinner to meet his family, but

their eyes, you are the only one worthy of Doris. You know how much my parents

“The three of us agree that Doris must have lost her mind

guy is only with her because she’s beautiful. It’s just infatuation. Once the novelty wears off, and with my parents openly

will definitely regret not staying with you, Mr. Watson.” Rupert’s tone was obsequious

reminder of how

waiting for your

stepped into the house and made his way upstairs. Pushing open the bedroom door, he began removing his clothes and headed straight into the bathroom.

shower with a towel wrapped loosely around his waist,

tracks the moment he noticed Leia standing by

that clung delicately to her

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are you doing here? Ryan’s face immediately darkened. ‘Get

* 75%@

hadn’t heard him. She smiled softly and stepped barefoot across the plush carpet, moving toward him with deliberate grace. “Ryan, we’ve been living together for