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

Vincent were

over here.”

Vincent’s prompting, placed the coffee in front of Leia.

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

“Stop,” Leia barked.

“Ms. Martin, is there something

grabbed the coffee and threw it at Doris.

used the round tray she was holding to block most of the coffee, but

coffee burned her skin. The

this. The pain and humiliation sent waves of fury through her. “Doris, you filthy

Doris replied calmly, not fazed

at Doris‘ calmness. Furious, Leia threw her coffee

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the floor, but Doris remained untouched.

at Doris. “Mr. West, I’m filing a complaint. Your pastry chef, Doris, shamelessly tried

aware of the gossip around him, raised an eyebrow. “Ms. Martin, do you have any

photo from her Chanel bag and slamming it onto the table. “And I saw with my own

It showed several pictures

fact that he had an ex

forward, eager to add fuel to the fire. “Mr. West, last night I brought wine to

to talk about it. As a colleague of Doris,

glance at Doris, a smug smile spreading across her face. This was a deal she’d made with Leia. She’d provide the testimony in exchange for a chance to crush Doris.

didn’t care what she had to do as long as it meant

said, her voice icy as she

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

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

attempting to crush her, while Lily, seizing the

Martin’s proposal. Doris‘ shameless behavior has caused serious harm to our hotel’s reputation. If everyone followed Doris‘ example,

Announce her dismissal to warn others, so she doesn’t ruin anyone else’s life. She doesn’t deserve any sympathy; she should be

leader of the hotel, are you going to take responsibility or not? If you don’t, I’ll have to resort to other methods to

and Watson Groups will terminate their partnership with your hotel. Mr. West, the ball is in

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

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