Crystal's One Night of Love

Chapter 126 It Was Her Imagination All Along

Crystal sat in silence. The air was heavy with unspoken words.

Henry was still patient with her. He broke the silence with a gentle offer. “I can pick you up tonight if you’d like.”

After a long pause, Crystal found herself responding in a resigned manner. “Sure, why not?”

Deep down, she knew Henry would spare no effort to get what he wanted.

He had desire burning inside him, and he was doing everything to win her over. She couldn’t figure out how he seemed to understand women so well. However, when he finally made his move, she knew she didn’t stand a chance of saying no.

That night turned out to be an absolute whirlwind of romance and passion, surpassing any they had experienced before.

Henry’s sweet nothings filled every nook and cranny of the condominium.

Their bodies intertwined as they tumbled through the night, surrendering to the moment.

Crystal couldn’t deny it–the pleasure and sensory fireworks she experienced with Henry were beyond anything she had ever known.

Early in the morning, Crystal woke up to find Henry by the bedside, tying his tie.

When he noticed she was awake, he leaned down and kissed her gently.

“Are you really going to the opening banquet?” Crystal asked softly, her eyes shining with a newfound clarity after last night.

Henry nodded. “There’s a trial that might delay me, but I can make it there around nine in the evening. How will you introduce me then, Miss Winters?”

Crystal wrapped her arms around his neck and said something in Brundelan.

A flicker of surprise crossed Henry’s eyes, but due to time constraints, he had to hold back his passionate response.

He had a trial in the morning and quickly left.

Crystal felt a bit sore all over her body, but since the music center was managed by her and Emelia, it wouldn’t be fair to leave Emelia to handle everything alone. Thus, after resting for a while, she got up and prepared for the day.

She had a hectic day entertaining the parents of prospective students and it wasn’t until six in the evening that she finally had a moment to rush back to her apartment and change into a suitable outfit for the banquet.

She slipped into a pale pink gown that accentuated her slim waist. After that, she tied up her chestnut hair, then adorned her ears with a pair of elegant pearl earrings. It was undeniable that she looked stunning.

After finishing her makeup, Crystal blushed as she admired herself in the mirror.

She couldn’t help but wonder if she deliberately chose this look to cater to Henry’s taste. After all, she was aware of what he liked, and she knew he would be eager to hug her in this attire.

She didn’t dare to follow along those lines of thought.

Shaking off those thoughts, Crystal tidied up and headed downstairs, ready to leave.

Anna would be there, Henry had also expressed his desire to meet them. Despite trying to keep her emotions in check, she

time, Henry would treat

he is sincere this time…

Crystal sent him a WhatsApp

the hotel. Message

minutes, she received a brief “Okay” from Henry. Knowing he was busy, she didn’t bother

and friends had already arrived. There, she greeted and

Henry was still missing. She pulled Crystal aside and

light smile, Crystal replied, “He might be delayed

“Oh, I see. I thought you two had another disagreement.”

been pampered by Henry. Anna, being experienced, carefully observed her and held back from

moment, Emelia approached them, holding a gift

gifts that I don’t think are appropriate, so I want to let you

took the list. “What’s wrong

the list,

had given her five million, while

cahoots, or are they

a moment. “You’re right. It’s not appropriate for me to accept these. I’ll return the money to them

for looking beautiful. “You look great in pastel- colored dresses. Every time you wear them, you stand out from the others. It must be because of your complexion, Crystal. Your

smiled lightly. She glanced at the time; it was

be here

to disturb him while he was working, so

a while, the

was already half–past

it in any longer and pulled Crystal aside, asking softly, “Why isn’t he here yet? Your father

to the terrace and called Henry’s

It was switched off.

face gradually

forced a smile at Anna and

glimmer of hope but

low voice, “I’ll come up with an excuse for your father. Crystal… Don’t think too much about

Crystal softly murmured, “Yeah.”

Then, Anna left.

remained on the terrace. After hesitating

surprised to receive her call.

Crystal thanked her.

stuck in

still held on to hope, hoping that on this important day in her life, he

However, he didn’t.

lively banquet continued until half–past ten, and soon guests started leaving one by one. Even John

remained

Henry’s job nature and his meticulous personality. He rarely