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.

you one last chance. Divorce him and come back to me, and I’ll spare the Reed family and

Doris‘ last chance.

though he were

Ryan demanded, his voice icy.

obsessed with me that you’ll do whatever it takes to trap me by your side? You’re doing this out of love? That

eyes mocking. “I never realized how

a nerve. “Doris, don’t flatter yourself. Me? Love

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always puts me first. Why would I abandon a perfect fiancée like her

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to crush your little fantasy of happiness. Trapping you by my side is purely for my

spat, her voice

further. To

herself in Rupert’s problems

to let her go so easily, though

go!” Doris repeated firmly, her

possessed, suddenly grabbing her shoulders and forcefully pushing her

in pain. “Ryan, what the hell are you

sofa to stop her

I let Rupert into Watson Group all because

onto her shoulders as if trying to

her wrists

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

No man would be okay with being cheated on. Whether you want the divorce or not, you won’t

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

to

every cell screaming

door shattered the tense atmosphere. The sound was followed by the insistent ringing of the doorbell and repeated pounding

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