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.

Ryan said coldly, narrowing his eyes, “I’m giving you one last chance. Divorce him and come back to me, and

was Doris‘

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

funny?” Ryan demanded, his voice icy.

whatever it takes to trap me by your

mocking. “I never realized how hopelessly devoted you

struck a nerve. “Doris, don’t flatter yourself.

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

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

be crazy.” Doris spat,

To her, the only way to win was not to play

decided she wouldn’t involve herself in Rupert’s problems anymore,

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

go!” Doris repeated firmly, her

shoulders and forcefully

in pain. “Ryan, what the

of the sofa to stop

“Doris, don’t think you can wash your hands of this so easily. I lent your parents that money, and I let

her shoulders as if trying to justify his

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, it might have seemed like an intimate whisper, but the words were chilling.

be okay with being cheated on. Whether you want the divorce or not, you

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

time is all it takes,” Ryan murmured, moving to kiss the sensitive spot just behind her ear.

stiffened, every cell screaming in rejection of his

sound was followed by the insistent ringing of the doorbell and repeated pounding on the

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