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 sacrificed for her brother. Otherwise, there

had only ever been

didn’t want to drag him into this

me to come here today?” asked

glanced around the 7000–square–feet space. “Doris, I want to open a café and dessert shop. You know I have

idea. Being your own boss is better than working for someone

know how to make desserts,” Lola said, grabbing Doris’s

“You want me to join you?”

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is better than

a business together?” Doris was a little surprised. She had dreamed of owning a small dessert shop. Waking up early every day, making pastries and bread in her own store–that sounded

up 100,000 dollars. And she had already given that money

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

and thrilled. But she simply didn’t have the money to

we’re best friends. Of course, I want to open a shop with you and make our dream come true together,” Lola

Doris hesitated,

down.” Doris forced herself to reject Lola’s

you say that again, I’ll

tried

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

you find a good job and earn money. But

to work hard together and build something

don’t want to do this with

you to invest

that’s exactly why I don’t want to do this.” Doris

him about my idea, he was very supportive and let me choose a

a bustling area, with many office buildings and

once I start making a profit, so we’re saving a huge amount on rent. Then there’s just the

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

for a moment. “Lola, let me think about it before I give you an

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

Doris nodded.