Chapter 10 Many People Like Crystal

In the days that followed, Crystal was very busy.

She met up with Jake. He was very capable, and he could figure things out after a few meetings.

In the spacious and bright office, Jake read the documents Crystal gave him in detail, then smiled gently and said, “Henry referred you to me, so I’ll give you a rough picture. Optimistically speaking, the sentence could be reduced to two years.”

Crystal’s feelings were somewhat complicated.

Jake crossed his arms as he leaned back casually, then smiled. “Henry requested my help, but why didn’t he accept the case himself? If he did, the case would most likely be overturned and acquitted.”

Crystal was too ashamed to confess, so she made up an excuse. “Mr. Miller is probably too busy.”

Jake smiled and stayed silent.

He courteously saw Crystal off at the door. Crystal was very grateful toward him, but she knew that he was giving her special treatment on Henry’s account.

After getting out of the elevator, Crystal was about to hail a ride home.

“Crystal.” Just then, someone called out to her.

Crystal turned around to look. It was an acquaintance of hers, Seth Murray.

Seth was a childhood friend of Robert’s, and he had established a trading company at a young age. In the past, when Crystal was still dating Robert, she had met Seth at several gatherings.

Seth walked up to her and asked casually, “Are you here for some business?”

Crystal didn’t hide the truth. “I came here to see Mr. Jake Murray.”

“Oh, so you were looking for my

Crystal was stunned.

Seth

and he was the cute type that older women fancied. He suggested, “Let me treat you to a meal, Crystal.

hesitated for a moment, then

that, Seth drove

striking red Ferrari. He sat in the car as he said, “Here’s a fun fact! Crystal, you’re the first girl to

Seth wasn’t too dependable after

contrary, he was too

few occasions, and they didn’t even talk

Crystal didn’t want to offend Jake’s son, so

on the seatbelt, then asked,

she suggested, “Let’s get Helican

stepped on the gas

for her mind was filled with details of

other hand,

at her when he waited at

but no one knew

people were eyeing his ex-girlfriend. Without consideration for Robert, those men would’ve

arrived at

food, there

a seat by the window. When they were

didn’t know you’d be so

he was joking. As she placed their order, she said, “Quit joking,

Seth withheld himself.

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