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.

She refused to become someone who endlessly

had only ever been

didn’t want to

to come here today?” asked

I want to open a café and dessert shop. You know I have a barista certificate, and I make

great idea. Being your own boss is better than working

desserts,” Lola said, grabbing

immediately understood. “You want me to

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boss is better than working for someone else. Doris,

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

And

care of everything. And that amount wasn’t nearly enough

felt excited, tempted, and thrilled.

Of course, I want to open a shop with you and make our dream come true

Doris hesitated,

I don’t want to drag you down.” Doris forced herself to reject Lola’s kind offer.

if you say that again, I’ll be mad at you.”

tried to

hotel called you back, and I’m sure you’re tempted. You’ve worked there for years,

money.

us to work hard together and build something of our own.” Lola’s eyes were full of

“Lola, it’s not that I don’t want to do this

expected you to

exactly why I don’t want to do this.” Doris didn’t want Lola to take on everything while

my idea, he was very supportive and let me choose

place. This shop is in a bustling area, with many office buildings and a high flow of

my dad said he would waive my rent at first. He’ll only start charging rent once I start making a profit, so we’re saving a huge amount on rent. Then there’s just the renovation, which won’t

through–you have skills, so you can invest with your expertise. You’ll still receive your salary as usual, and at the end of the year, we’ll split the profits according to our shares. What do you think?”

think about it before I give

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

Doris nodded.