Crystal's One Night of Love

Chapter 3 Mr. Miller, Hypocritical Yet Reserved

Crystal was taken aback before she flushed with embarrassment. She lifted the paper bag in her hand and said, “I came to return your coat, Mr. Miller.”

Henry reached out and took the coat. He nodded slightly and said, “Thank you.” With that, he walked toward the elevator without saying a word.

Crystal was anxious and followed him. “Mr. Miller, I need to ask a favor from you.” Henry pressed the elevator button and when the doors opened, she followed him despite his silence.

He glanced at her from the corner of his eye. He was adjusting his shirt in front of the mirror when he stated flatly, “I won’t take your case.”

Crystal’s hands and feet were icy cold. It seems like he already knows about my family’s situation!

She asked softly, “Did Robert talk to you about it?”

Henry met her gaze in the mirror and smiled faintly. “He’s not that influential. Miss Winters, I like to separate my personal and professional matters.”

Crystal understood his meaning. If she wanted to have an exciting relationship with him, he would welcome it, but he wouldn’t be interested if it involved business matters.

embarrassed, but Henry

make an exception for her.

floor. Henry’s secretary was waiting at the door. She was surprised to see Crystal, but her years of professionalism kept her composed as she respectfully said, “Mr. Miller, Mr. Davis

the paper bag to his secretary and instructed, “Send it

saying to Crystal, “You should look for other lawyers. You’d best

point, Crystal couldn’t help but feel that the man was hypocritical

…

rejected by Henry, Crystal tried every means possible to see him, but

and complained constantly. Crystal was pressured, so she met with

married into a wealthy family in Barnwood and had

solution. They met in a cafe and she explained

and vented her frustration before she turned her attention to Crystal. “Did you almost hook up with Henry that night?” Crystal blushed and stirred her coffee

is known for

other options,

and Madison could easily offend someone by helping Crystal.