One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 65

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Doris stood her ground, fiercely defending her husband. “Sure, he doesn’t have your wealth or status, but he understands me. and respects me. He does everything he can to make me happy.

“If he has 50 dollars, he’ll give me 49. Meanwhile, you have 3 grand and still give me 49. Do you think that’s the same? I’m happy and content with him, and I don’t regret marrying him one bit.”

A genuine smile of pure happiness spread across her delicate, refined face.

Ryan’s eyes darkened as a wave of resentment washed over him. He didn’t want to hear about how happy she was without him. His fingers twitched, itching to wipe that radiant smile off her face and crush it beneath his feet.

“Doris, I know you’re here because of your family’s million–dollar debt to me and Rupert losing his job,” Ryan said, his voice calm yet menacing.

“Let me offer you a deal. Divorce your husband, and I’ll ensure the Reed family stays out of trouble. It’s a win–win for you.”

Doris chuckled softly, her eyes brimming with disdain. “Ryan, you’re giving me too much credit. I’m not the saint you think I am. Do you honestly believe my good–for–nothing brother is worth me sacrificing someone important to me?

“Dream on. I’m not divorcing my husband. Whoever borrowed your money should pay it back, and whoever lost their job should find another one. None of this is my problem. And as for your games, Ryan? I’m done playing.”

She stood up, ready to leave. Ryan panicked and quickly stepped in her way.

His expression was controlled, but there was a storm brewing beneath. “Doris, if you walk out of this room today, don’t expect me to be this patient the next time you come begging.

“Even if you don’t care about the Reed family or Rupert, at least think about your husband. You wouldn’t want him to end up like Rupert, would you? Think carefully about the consequences.”

Doris hesitated, fear flickering in her eyes. She couldn’t let her selfishness drag innocent Lewis into this mess.

She wondered, ‘He works at Hartman Group, and being trusted enough to go on business trips with the CEO is such an honor.

I can’t ruin his future. Ryan might not have any direct authority in Hartman Group, but he could bribe someone greedy enough to harm him indirectly.

The thought tightened a knot in Doris‘ chest. “Ryan, if you dare lay a hand on him, I’ll make sure you regret it,” she threatened.

chance. Divorce him and come back to me, and I’ll

was Doris‘ last

responded with a sharp laugh as though he were some sort of

funny?” Ryan demanded, his

so obsessed with me that you’ll do whatever it takes to trap me by your side? You’re doing

eyes mocking. “I never realized how hopelessly devoted

if she’d struck a nerve. “Doris, don’t flatter yourself. Me? Love you? Don’t

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obedient, and always puts me first. Why would I abandon a perfect

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but a married woman now, completely unworthy of me. I just want to crush your little fantasy of happiness. Trapping you by my side is

must be crazy.” Doris spat, her voice dripping with

his childish games any further. To her, the only way to win was not to play at

wouldn’t involve herself

her go so easily, though he had no valid reason to make her stay.

Doris repeated firmly, her tone a warning.

and forcefully

what the hell are

the sofa to stop her from

and I let Rupert into Watson Group all because of you. How dare you

all the blame onto her shoulders as if

winced as Ryan’s grip on her wrists grew painfully tight. “Ryan, let me go!”

in close to her ear, his voice dripping with malicious intent. To an outsider,

do you think he’ll still want you? No man would be okay with being cheated on. Whether you want the divorce

Doris spat, horrified by his twisted logic. “If you dare touch me, I swear I’ll bite

is all it takes,” Ryan murmured, moving to kiss the sensitive spot just

stiffened, every cell screaming in rejection of his closeness.

shattered the tense atmosphere. The sound was followed by the insistent ringing

the knocking persisted, relentless and demanding his attention. Begrudgingly, he yanked Doris upright and