One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 78

Chapter 78

Mar

Chapter 78

31%

23

Cold sweat dripped down Archie’s forehead. Hartman Group had canceled all collaborations with their hotel three days ago, including those with all its subsidiaries. Even other corporate groups closely partnered with Hartman Group had followed suit and severed ties. The losses were staggering

At the shareholders‘ meeting, Vincent had faced harsh scrutiny from the investors, who accused him of offending the CEO of Hartman Group.

And now, with the powerful Wane Group also refusing to work with them, they had lost too many major clients. If this continued, the shareholders‘ resentment would only grow, and the senior executives would be in deep trouble.

Archie thought he had to report this to Vincent immediately.

After the dinner, Lewis and Chris left the hotel together.

“Chris, thanks for today.” During the gathering, Lewis had asked Chris to put on an act for him.

“No need for thanks. Just introduce me to your wife one day,” Chris said with an expectant smile. “You really care about her. I hope she understands your good intentions.”

“She doesn’t need to know.” Lately, Doris had looked increasingly haggard. Lewis just wanted to help her however he could. That included arranging for the renowned breast tumor specialist, Micah, to visit the hospital for a week–long medical exchange.

His ultimate goal was to have Micah perform surgery on Peyton.

When Lewis got home, he sat in the living room and called Doris.

A well–fed Biscuit lay obediently at his feet.

“Are you home?” asked Doris.

“Yeah. Did Peyton agree to the surgery?”

“Not yet.” Doris was worried.

This time, Peyton was more stubborn than ever. No matter how they tried to persuade her, she wouldn’t listen—and had even thrown a rare, huge tantrum.

Both she and Laura didn’t dare bring it up again. She had no idea where they had gone wrong.

“Don’t worry. Maybe she just hasn’t come to terms with it yet. Being sick must be weighing on her mind. You need to be more patient and show her more care. She’ll understand eventually.” Lewis reassured her.

Doris listened to his deep, slightly husky voice. “Did you

little during dinner

bad for your stomach. I’m not there to make you sober–up

Lewis hadn’t seen each other in days.

time he got off work, she was already rushing to the hospital. Every day was a blur of busyness, as if they were

1/4

12:29

Wed, 5 Mar

Chapter 78

moment, Lewis‘ clean and handsome face would

What has he been eating these past few days? Is he eating well? How’s he doing? Is he getting used to life without

her head, pushing those thoughts away. She thought she wasn’t that

“Goodnight.”

“Goodnight.”

11

from the

is something wrong?”

your contract. Your five–year employment term isn’t up yet, so your dismissal is invalid.

to work at the hotel tomorrow, and we’ll even give you a 10% raise.” The HR specialist’s

She glanced at Peyton lying on

to earn money, as Peyton’s illness required even more money. Second, she genuinely loved making pastries, and the hotel’s salary and benefits were far better than other places.

the surgery, Doris wouldn’t have as much time

Rupert were both busy, and although Jimmy had time, he was getting old and couldn’t handle the strain. If Jimmy got exhausted and fell ill,

she worried that a caregiver

the past two days to complete the

I think about it and give you an

“Sure. I’ll be waiting for your good news.”

turn around and see Lewis carrying a thermos. “Thinking about

my contract hasn’t expired and asked me to return to

“That’s

SO troubled?” Lewis didn’t

afraid I won’t have time to take care of my

appeared. “Doris, go back to work. I’ll take

after. You can’t be running back here every day.” If that

just hire a caregiver,” Lewis suggested. “Doris and I will

Mom insists on going home, and Dad will be there

2/4

ed, 5 Mar

Chapter 78

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255