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 lounge

over here.”

placed the coffee in

excuse myself to attend to

“Stop,” Leia barked.

Martin, is there

Leia grabbed the coffee and

feet, she used the round tray she was holding to block most of the coffee, but some of it still splashed onto Leia’s face and

the hot coffee burned her skin. The scalding liquid felt like tiny flames licking at her body.

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

Doris replied calmly, not fazed in the least.

boiling at Doris‘ calmness. Furious, Leia threw her coffee

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floor, but Doris

complaint. Your pastry

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

a photo from her Chanel bag and slamming it onto the table. “And I saw with my own eyes that Doris and my fiancé were

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

at Watson Group. The fact that he had an ex

fuel to the fire. “Mr. West, last night I brought wine to Mr. Watson’s room, and I saw them being very close.

it, but I can barely bring myself to talk about it. As a

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.

she had to do as long as it meant getting

She has no business working here with that kind of behavior,” Leia said, her

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

the fact that Leia was trying to undermine her job stirred a storm inside Doris.

her, while Lily, seizing the

behavior has caused

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

leader of the hotel, are you going to take responsibility or not? If you don’t,

an interview with a journalist and discuss this matter in detail. Both the Martin and Watson Groups will terminate their partnership with your hotel. Mr. West, the ball is in your

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

and