One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 127

Chapter 127

Lewis was signing some documents when he glanced at Ivan’s name on his caller ID,

He handed the paperwork to his secretary, Lydia Quinn, before picking up the phone at a leisurely pace. “What’s up?”

“Lola came by my office today,” Ivan said, leaning against his desk with one leg, stretched out, “She brought me coffee and pastries… and told me she’s trying to pursue me

“Having a beautiful woman chasing after you–isn’t that good?” Lewis let out a deep laugh from his chest. “Are you showing off in front of me? Don’t forget, I have a wife.”

“What would I even be showing off for?” Ivan gave a bitter smile. “I told Lola that I already like someone.”

“So you turned her down just like that?” Lewis leaned back into the leather chair. “You really didn’t consider it at all?”

“I told her we could be friends, but she said she wouldn’t give up that easily. I really don’t want to hurt her, though. She’s your wife’s best friend. Even if I don’t consider her, I have to at least consider Doris.”

“I just want you to talk to Doris and ask her to convince Lola not to waste her time on me. She’s beautiful and outstanding- she deserves someone better who truly loves her.” Ivan was already being gentle with Lola. If it had been anyone else, he would have said something much harsher.

“Alright,” Lewis agreed.

They both knew that feelings couldn’t be forced.

“Lewis, thanks.”

“Just remember you owe me one.”

After ending the call with Ivan, Lewis sent Doris a message: [Can you come home early today? Let’s have dinner together.]

Ever since Loris Cafe opened, Doris had been incredibly busy–busier than Lewis himself, the president of Hartman Group.

It had been a while since they’d had a proper dinner together.

Doris had promised to make it up to him once things settled down.

[Okay.] Doris replied quickly. [What do you want to eat? I’ll buy it on my way home.]

[As long as it’s made by you.] Lewis thought for a few seconds before adding, [I’m not picky.]

Doris stared at the words “I’m not picky” with wide eyes.

She thought, ‘Am I seeing things, or does he have zero self–awareness? He has a long list of things he won’t eat, doesn’t he? How can he even claim he’s not picky? He’s the pickiest eater I know!‘

[Mr. Hartman, are you sure you’re talking about yourself?]

[Yes.]

politely and let it go.

bit, Doris went back to work, trying to finish early

back and dragged Doris into the break

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you have to help me this time,” Lola clung to

who was pressing her face against her

going to pursue him.”

he

likes someone.” At that, Lola’s bright expression

why are you still chasing him?” Doris didn’t

75%

he’s single, I can pursue

his heart is already set on someone, it’s like he’s blind–he won’t even

Lola sighed, “But he’s not in a relationship yet, is

try. Maybe there’s a small

“If he ends

up

to tell me I’ll give up on my own.”

“He did say

at Lola and could see the seriousness in her eyes–something she hadn’t shown for anyone else before.

great body, and he’s a top lawyer who makes good money. He was probably a genius in school too–his IQ must be crazy high. He just checks

but this time, I want to take the initiative. Doris, Mr. Hartman and Ivan are such close friends–can’t you help me out?”

back and forth like

me to help you?” Doris sighed, her resolve

Lola had her limits and wouldn’t cross the

Mr. Hartman about Ivan’s hobbies, interests, and family. I want to know more

so happens that Mr. Hartman asked me to

finish, Lola pushed her toward the door. “Great! Go home then–I’ll handle

how eager Lola was and sighed, “I haven’t even grabbed my bag yet.”

her hands and winked. “Go home and make Mr. Hartman a feast. If necessary, use your charm as

just suggest she seduce her own husband? “Lola, what kind of friend does that?”

just giggled in

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way home, Doris stopped by the market to buy some groceries

make steamed fish, one of the dishes Lewis never fussed

caught a whiff