Chapter 134 A Life For A Life

Robert stood there without moving. His muscles felt rock solid, and he had a dangerous look in his eyes.

Staring straight at Crystal, he uttered slowly and clearly, “I haven’t lost my mind. Instead, I’ve come to my senses. Let’s start over again. This time, I’ll be good to you.”

Although what happened between her and Henry bothers me tremendously, I’ll choose to forget about it.

She was dumbstruck. By the time she snapped back to reality, he was cradling her face and about to kiss her.

Crystal turned her head aside, and his lips brushed against her cheek, leaving behind a slight moistness.

She shoved him away, her breathing erratic as she glared at him. She wanted to explain things to him clearly. I don’t want any investment or compensation from him. There’s no need for any form of relationship between us!

However, just as she was about to speak, she froze.

Henry was standing not too far away, smoking a cigarette.

He stared at them with his deep, dark gaze, his eyes as cold as though he was watching a random. couple locked in a passionate embrace.

Her knees buckled slightly.

Leaning against the wall, she had to use her hands to prop herself up so that she did not slide downward.

Robert had also spotted Henry. In a h oar se voice, he said to Crystal, “As long as you say the word, I’ll call off the engagement. I’ll marry you and take you as my wife, and we’ll have a few kids.

His offer sounded very tempting, but that was not what she wanted. The person she truly desired was staring at her icily, and she turned to look at Henry helplessly.

Robert’s body stiffened. I may have harbored a glimmer of hope before today. But now, I know I’ve lost Crystal forever. It’s a love triangle that only has space for two, and I’m nothing but an outsider! She only has eyes for Henry. As for me, I’ve been completely and utterly defeated,

He stepped back and walked away. As he brushed past Henry, he heard the latter, who had been born into a privileged background, say frostily, “I don’t like others touching what’s mine.”

for a moment. I’ve known Henry for a long time, but this is the first time I’ve seen him display any signs of possessive behavior. He was never interested in anything in the past, especially women. Perhaps I was wrong. Perhaps someday, he’ll be willing to walk down the aisle. That’s because that person

Henry’s car, she could distinctly smell alcohol on him. She guessed he had. been having his celebratory dinner that night, then unexpectedly stumbled

to get into an argument with him. Hence, she explained softly, “The music center is raising funds, and he had someone sign a contract of

rested his hand on the car window and slowly puffed.

her after he finished smoking the cigarette. “Why are you explaining all that to me? Isn’t our relationship merely

without saying a word. I’ve learned early

time. Suddenly, he said, “I

was momentarily stunned. I know what he means by that. He wants to do it with me at my apartment. Not only does such an action carry a subtle undertone of the need to vent, but

at the car window.

floored the gas pedal. He was probably seething with anger as he drove very fast, and they soon arrived at

feeling embarrassed as

you like to

question than she felt herself pushed down onto

light-colored upholstery was a rather striking sight. Furthermore, the fact that it was where she lived alone stirred a sense

was rough, and even when she wanted to rest after they

“Let’s continue!”

the corners of her eyes as she endured his

her

she could not free it. However, her phone kept ringing again and again until, in the end, Henry took it

put it on speakerphone,

“Crystal! Crystal…”

her. She was biting her lip, and her

It was as though every drop of blood in his body

up in

opposite her, fully dressed and holding a

the Kingdom of Brundela to further your studies. I’ll fly there every two weeks to spend time with you. As for the music center, I’ll invest in it and hire a professional to

looked up without saying

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