Crystal's One Night of Love

Chapter 187 All The Work Of Henry

Crystal’s body trembled uncontrollably as anger surged within her.

Fury and a profound sense of helplessness overwhelmed her. “Henry, are you intentionally driving away everyone dear to me? Does it bring you joy to witness my isolation from friends and family?”

Henry sneered, his voice filled with disdain. “You’re referring to Seth? What kind of friend is he, really? It’s clear to everyone that he has ulterior motives toward you!”

Crystal was well aware that Henry was not making empty threats. When he set his mind on something, he was relentless in pursuing it. If he mentioned his intentions to go up against Seth, he meant every word.

Crystal did not dare to take any risks.

Seth was her friend, someone who had supported her on multiple occasions, so she did not want to drag him into their conflict.

However, resentment grew within her heart.

She had not done anything wrong. She had simply developed feelings for someone at some point, but it seemed merely liking someone had become a sin. If that was the case, she would rather have never loved Henry at all.

Crystal lowered her gaze, a faint smile forming on her lips.

In a soft voice, she expressed her thoughts. “What you feel for me isn’t love. It’s merely anger and jealousy because someone dares to take your prized possession away. Henry, love is not about possessing someone. It’s about granting each other freedom and letting go.”

“Like what Seth did? What’s the point of liking someone if we don’t desire to possess them?” Henry remained expressionless. At least that was not how it worked for him; he would do anything to obtain whatever he desired.

Crystal remained silent.

Henry took a step closer and reached out to touch her cheek, but she turned away, avoiding his touch.

“So I can’t even touch you anymore, huh?” Henry let go of her and adjusted his shirt in front of the mirror. His eyes met hers in the reflection.

Meanwhile, Seth was already standing outside the elevator when the doors opened.

He cast Crystal a gentle glance and uttered, “I’ll send you home.”

Recalling Henry’s warning, Crystal stiffened up.

Nevertheless, Seth gently wrapped his arm over her shoulders and whispered, “You look like you’re about to cry! Let’s go home, okay?”

For a moment, Crystal was dazed.

She glanced at Seth and ultimately complied, getting into the car with him.

In the hotel lobby, Henry stood under the dim lights, watching as Crystal got into Seth car

A faint smile flashed across his face. Crystal, since you won’t let me come to you, I’ll just have to wait for you to

return to me.

In the car, Seth could sense that Crystal had something to say to him.

took a drag. “You know you can speak

her head to look at him before responding softly, “Seth, let’s stop seeing each other.”

“Because of Henry?”

did not

a steady relationship, and she did not want to involve him in chaos because of her own problems. She believed that he deserved a better life than being stuck with an unworthy person like her.

took a slow drag of

he lightly stepped on the accelerator

you for a long time. I gave you up during the restaurant brawl with Robert because I realized Henry had feelings for you. I gave up because I was no match for him, and the Murray family couldn’t compete with the Millers. But this

eyes,

Why is he willing to take such a risk when I’ve never

she were in her early twenties, she might have been more willing to face challenges together with him. but now, at the age

I’m sorry. I know how it feels like to fall

burdened by the weight of the situation, Seth responded with a light-hearted

with what I’m supposed to deal

how could Crystal

home, she sat quietly

nestled by her side, seeking

to call Henry. Eventually, she decided to

the idea.

not contact Seth for the next two weeks.

noticed the frequent negative headlines about Jake-Seth Technologies, one of Seth’s companies, in the business news. The articles highlighted

going through significant challenges.

reached out to Madison, inviting the latter to

seat opposite Crystal, she could not help but comment. “I’m

responded with a

It’s that

of the coffee she ordered before speaking in a hushed tone. “I heard from Charles that Seth’s company is in a tough spot. They’re dealing with financial issues

was visibly taken

familiar feeling of helplessness washed over her again.

wryly, she asked, “It’s all

hand. “Henry has significant influence and connections, and it’s no surprise that he surpasses Seth in terms of power and networks. But Seth is stubborn and will not give up

tried to reason with Seth in the past, but he remained steadfast in his determination. He made it clear that he would not give up, even if it meant risking

Crystal forced a smile and said,

tightened her grip on Crystal’s

would be in vain because Seth’s ultimate goal was not to be with Crystal. He simply wanted to help

person who could stop this

took a stroll back

she noticed Henry’s golden Bentley Continental

car door at the passenger’s seat remained open as if he was waiting

over, he lifted his gaze and locked it

his car and, gazing ahead, posed a question in a composed tone. “Henry, what exactly do

what I want? All I ask is for your assurance that you won’t meet

was appalled by his

causing its collapse, all just

gone too far!”

you to come back to me and

together?” she