Chapter 129 The Professional Miss Winters

No woman would be unmoved after hearing what Seth said..

Crystal felt flustered.

She did not know how or when she hung up.

All she remembered were Seth’s parting words. “A little time and effort to win a girl’s heart is nothing. I’ve waited a long time, Crystal. A little longer makes no difference.”

Crystal stopped the car.

She stroked the steering wheel.

She did not know how to reject Seth, who, given his excellent qualities and background, did not need to wait for her.

I have been with Robert for four years, and am now entangled with Henry.

Crystal did not think she was good enough for him.

She sighed softly, then exited her car.

Up ahead was Sloan Group-the last place she ever wanted to visit.

Naturally, Crystal did not wish to see Robert. She left the check with the receptionist and told her, “Please hand this to Mr. Sloan.”

The rec

receptionist had been working at Sloan Group for six years. Thus, she knew Crystal. Oh, Mr. Sloan’s ex-girlfriend!

Though the outside world thought it was he who had cast her aside, the version of the rumor circulating the company was that Robert changed his mind after getting engaged. He wanted her back, but she turned him down.

Mr. Sloan has been behaving pretty erratically of late.

The receptionist was polite to Crystal. “Don’t worry, Miss Winters. I will make sure Mr. Sloan gets it.” As soon as she made that promise, she glanced behind Crystal.

“Mr. Sloan

Crystal turned around slowly.

Robert was standing behind her. She did not know how long he had stood there.

“Thank you for your kind gesture, Mr. Sloan,” Crystal said calmly. “I appreciate it.”

As there was no need for small talk between them, Crystal turned to leave after those words.

Robert caught her arm.

“Crystal!”

His tone was urgent. It sounded as if he was afraid that she would disappear.

hand

gave a bitter

go of her and lowered his voice. “Come for a seat in the lobby. I’ll have my secretary make

glanced around the

quite a few employees watching them

don’t listen to him,

were seated in the lounge

coffee. “How many cubes of sugar would you.

“One.”

it over, then seated himself

Crystal gazed at him.

of weeks. Crystal of the past would

much has happened in

Crystal sighed.

make you another

She remained cold.

I’m not here to

“I know.”

He sounded forlorn.

gaze. “That five million is a gesture of goodwill on my part. Don’t turn me down,

an unpleasant night and she

hour that day, two men had confessed their love to her, with

not wish to

has not given

for your hospitality, Mr. Sloan,” she said

Robert stopped her.

met her gaze. “After what happened last night,

Crystal’s expression stiffened.

she did her best to put on a smile before him. “That is

knew what a

want to acquire the music center, Crystal.

that she would misunderstand, he hastily added, “I don’t have any

not

you for your sweet thought, Mr. Sloan.” Then, she

watched her

noticed how

After a long time, he pulled

Negotiate the deal. I’ll pay for it. When it’s over, you

Robert hung up.

His gaze flickered meaningfully.

not the same as she used to be. In fact, he found her more feminine. Even having her

Crystal left Sloan Group..

agent and rented a unit spanning five

the time and discovered that it was almost eleven. She was certain

decided to head back and take her

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