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.

and come back to me,

Doris‘

a sharp laugh as though he were some sort of twisted joke.

so funny?” Ryan demanded, his

funny, isn’t it? Ryan, are you so obsessed with me that you’ll do whatever it takes to trap me by your side? You’re doing this out of love? That would

never realized how hopelessly

struck a nerve. “Doris, don’t flatter yourself. Me? Love you? Don’t make me laugh. Leia

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puts me first. Why would I abandon a perfect fiancée like her for someone like you?

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married woman now, completely unworthy of me. I just want to crush your little fantasy of

be crazy.” Doris spat,

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

involve herself in Rupert’s problems anymore, even if her father tried to guilt

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

me go!” Doris repeated firmly, her tone a warning.

and forcefully pushing her onto the sofa.

“Ryan, what the hell are you

her wrists to the back of the sofa to stop

and I let Rupert into Watson Group all because of you. How dare you act like it has nothing to do

blame onto her shoulders as

as Ryan’s grip on her wrists grew painfully

close to her ear, his voice dripping with malicious intent. To an outsider, it might have seemed like an intimate whisper, but the

okay with being cheated on. Whether you want the divorce or

spat, horrified by his twisted logic. “If you dare touch me, I

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

stiffened, every cell screaming

moment, a loud knock on the door shattered the tense atmosphere. The sound was followed by the insistent ringing of the doorbell and repeated pounding on

evident in his glare. But the knocking persisted, relentless and demanding his attention. Begrudgingly, he yanked Doris upright and dragged