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

“Doris, over

prompting, placed the coffee in front of Leia. “Ms.

West, I’ll excuse myself to attend to work,” Doris said, starting to turn

“Stop,” Leia barked.

Martin, is there something

coffee and threw it

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

the hot coffee burned her skin. The scalding liquid felt like tiny

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

Martin, what goes around comes around,” Doris replied calmly, not fazed in

seething with anger, her blood boiling at Doris‘ calmness.

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the floor, but Doris remained

I’m filing a complaint. Your pastry chef, Doris, shamelessly tried

him, raised an eyebrow. “Ms. Martin, do you have any evidence?”

photo from her Chanel bag and slamming it onto the table. “And I

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

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

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

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

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.

to do as long as it meant

no business working here with that kind of behavior,” Leia said, her voice icy as she glared at Doris, her

composure. She had nothing to feel guilty about, and not an ounce

Leia was trying to undermine her job stirred a storm inside

was attempting to crush her, while Lily, seizing the opportunity, fully sided with

Ms. Martin’s proposal. Doris‘ shameless behavior has caused serious

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

going to take responsibility or not? If you don’t, I’ll have to resort to other methods to protect my

detail. Both the Martin and Watson Groups will terminate their partnership with your

please remain patient. I will give you a satisfactory

limited, and time is ticking,” Leia said arrogantly, her tone dripping