One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 68

At 10 am, the next morning, Leia, who was dressed impeccably from head to toe, arrived at the Hampstone Hotel

The receptionist immediately recognized her. “Ms. Martin, good morning. How can I assist you today?”

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“I have an appointment with Mr. West. Please tell him to meet me in the lobby,” Leia said firmly, her tone leaving no room for argument.

The receptionist quickly picked up the phone and called the general manager’s office for confirmation, then relayed the message. “Ms. Martin, please wait a moment. Mr. West will be here shortly”

Leia was the daughter of the Martin family and the fiancée of Ryan. Given their status, the hotel was more than willing to show some respect.

Soon, Vincent, dressed in a sharp suit, walked over. “Ms. Martin, what a pleasant surprise! It’s rare to see you here. Please, let us bring you a drink.”

“I’ll have a coffee, latte. Make sure Doris brings it to me,” Leia ordered, naming exactly who she wanted to deliver it.

Everyone in the room was taken aback.

Leia was Ryan’s fiancée, while Doris was his ex. Moreover, Doris had been seen in a private meeting with Ryan at the hotel yesterday. Now Leia was here today.

This was so dramatic. Everyone guessed that Leia was here

give Doris a hard time.

Vincent, used to high–pressure situations, kept his smile in place. “Of course, I’ll arrange it.”

He quietly whispered something to his assistant, who then went to carry out the request.

When Doris received the message, she made her way toward her, their gazes sharp and curious.

to

the lobby with the latte. As soon as she entered, all eyes turned

testing testing area. Vincent waved her over when he saw

now did Doris realize Leia and Vincent were sitting in the nearby

“Doris, over here.”

the coffee in front of

to attend to work,” Doris said, starting to turn

“Stop,” Leia barked.

is there something

the coffee and threw it at Doris.

Quick on her feet, she used the round tray she was holding to

Leia cried out as the hot coffee burned her skin. The scalding liquid felt like tiny

this. The pain and humiliation sent waves of fury through her.

goes around comes around,” Doris replied calmly, not fazed in the least.

calmness. Furious, Leia threw her coffee cup at

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the floor, but Doris

complaint. Your pastry chef, Doris, shamelessly tried to seduce my fiancé,

gossip around him, raised an eyebrow. “Ms. Martin, do you have

said, pulling out a photo from her Chanel bag and slamming it onto the

it. It showed several pictures of Doris and Ryan together, but none of them

Ryan was engaged and a top executive at Watson Group. The fact that he had an ex like Doris, coupled with the circumstances, led people to

the fire. “Mr. West, last night I brought wine

do it, but I can barely bring myself to talk about it. As a colleague of Doris, I’m disgusted by her behavior as a mistress

deal she’d made with Leia. She’d provide the testimony in exchange for a chance

care what she had to do as long as it

behavior,” Leia said, her voice icy as she glared at Doris, her eyes sharp as knives, wishing she could tear

with unwavering composure. She had nothing to feel guilty about, and not an ounce of fear or guilt surfaced in her heart.

undermine her job stirred a storm inside Doris. She didn’t want to lose her

her, while Lily, seizing the opportunity, fully sided with Leia,

caused serious harm to our hotel’s reputation. If everyone followed Doris‘

take strict action and fire Doris. Announce her dismissal to warn others, so she doesn’t ruin anyone else’s life.

added her own, “Mr. West, as the leader of the hotel, are you going to take responsibility or not? If you don’t, I’ll have to

with a journalist and discuss this matter in detail. Both the Martin and Watson Groups will terminate

tried to calm Leia down. “Ms. Martin, please remain patient. I will give

waiting right here for your response. My patience is limited, and time is ticking,” Leia said arrogantly, her tone dripping