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.

last chance. Divorce him and come back to me, and I’ll spare the Reed family and him. Otherwise, don’t

Doris‘ last

as though he were some sort of

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

sneered, her eyes mocking. “I never realized how hopelessly

flatter yourself. Me? Love you? Don’t

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first. Why would I abandon a perfect fiancée

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now, completely unworthy of me. I just want to crush your little fantasy of happiness. Trapping you

be crazy.” Doris spat, her voice

childish games any further. To her, the only

done with all of this. Step aside.” Doris decided she wouldn’t involve herself in Rupert’s problems anymore, even

wasn’t ready to let her go so easily, though he had no

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

her shoulders and forcefully pushing

pain. “Ryan, what

over her, pinning her wrists to the back of the sofa to

I lent your parents that money, and I let Rupert into Watson Group all because of you. How dare you act like it has nothing

all the blame onto her shoulders

her wrists grew painfully tight. “Ryan, let

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

man would be okay with being

“If you dare touch me, I swear I’ll bite you to death.”

Ryan murmured, moving to kiss the sensitive

cell screaming in rejection of his closeness.

moment, a loud knock on the door shattered the tense atmosphere. The sound was followed by the insistent ringing

face darkened with frustration, his unwillingness to let Doris go evident in his glare. But the knocking persisted, relentless and demanding his attention. Begrudgingly, he yanked Doris upright and dragged her to the bedroom.