One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 80

Chapter 80

Doris arrived at the address Lola had given her.

“Doris, over here. Lola waved at her.

Lola was wearing oversized sunglasses and a long green dress, still as dazzling as ever.

Doris walked over, frowning suspiciously, “Why did you ask me to come here?”

“I want to show you something. Come on. Lola pushed open the black and gold lacquered door behind her.

Doris followed her inside and watched as Lola took out a key to unlock the glass double doors.

The interior was empty, but the decor was nice.

What do you think?” Lola removed her sunglasses and turned to ask.

“It’s pretty good.” Doris glanced around. “What are you planning to do?”

“Have you found a new job?” Lola answered with a question.

Doris thought of the call she received that morning from the hotel’s HR specialist. “I was just about to tell you the HR specialist called and said I could return to work anytime. What about you? Did they call you?”

Lola looked surprised and shook her head. “No. So, are you going back?”

“Lola, I really need a job right now. I need to make money.” Doris felt anxious at the thought of Peyton’s illness.

Lola immediately noticed the sorrow in her eyes. “Did something happen? Tell me, maybe I can help.”

“My mom is sick. Breast cancer. She insists on not having surgery and is opting for conservative treatment,” Doris admitted.

Lola hugged her. “Doris, don’t be afraid. You have me. If you need money, I’ll give it to you.”

“No, that’s not necessary.” Doris shook her head firmly. “The surgery isn’t even that expensive. The problem is that my mom refuses to have it.”

She still hadn’t paid Lola back the 30 thousand dollars she borrowed, and she didn’t want to owe her more. Besides, Jimmy could afford the 30 thousand dollars surgery. The real problem was the one million dollars owed to Ryan.

pay that debt just because of Rupert. She refused to become someone who endlessly sacrificed for her brother. Otherwise,

ever been controlled

Lewis and didn’t want to drag him into this

to come here today?”

want to open a café and dessert shop. You know I have a barista certificate, and I make great coffee. What do you think?”

Being your own boss is better than working for someone else.” Doris genuinely

desserts,” Lola said, grabbing

understood. “You want me to join

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boss is better than working for someone else. Doris, why don’t

a small dessert shop. Waking up early every day, making pastries and bread in her own store–that sounded like a happy life to her,

dollars. And she had

everything. And that amount wasn’t nearly enough to open a

excited, tempted, and thrilled.

you and make our dream come true together,” Lola said,

Doris hesitated,

Doris

“Doris, if you say that

mad.” Doris tried to calm her down.

worked there for years,

also hope you find a good job and earn money. But

something

that I don’t want to do this with you. I just

you to invest money.”

knew you’d say that. And that’s exactly why I don’t want to do this.” Doris didn’t want Lola to take on

my dad. When I told him about my idea, he was very supportive and let me choose

the location, I chose this place. This shop is in a bustling area, with many office buildings and a high flow of people. I think opening a store here has potential.

at first. He’ll only start charging rent once I start making a profit, so we’re saving

your expertise. You’ll still receive your salary as usual, and at the end of the year, we’ll

about it before I

feel pressured, alright?” Lola reassured her, giving her arm a gentle

Doris nodded.