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.

cigarette and took a drag. “You know you can speak your mind, right?” he finally voiced.

her head to look at him before responding softly, “Seth,

“Because of Henry?”

did not

chaos because of her own problems. She believed that he deserved a

drag

the traffic light turned green, he lightly stepped on the

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

into her eyes, continuing. “Even if it means losing everything”

that, Crystal was bereft of words. Why is he willing to take such

twenties, she might have been more willing to face challenges together with

Crystal gradually shut her eyes. I’m sorry. I know how it feels like to fall for someone, and it’s not wrong

was burdened by the weight of the situation, Seth responded

let me deal with what I’m supposed to deal with, all right? Don’t be stressed

how could Crystal not be stressed?

sat

approached her and nestled by her side, seeking

to call

the idea.

did not contact Seth for the

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

it was going through significant

inviting the latter to

around two-thirty in the afternoon, wearing a cheerful expression. As she took the seat opposite Crystal, she could not help but comment. “I’m surprised you managed to find time to meet up with

responded with a faint

Crystal. It’s that obvious!”

from Charles that Seth’s company is in a tough

was visibly taken aback.

familiar feeling of helplessness washed over

all

gently held Crystal’s 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

his determination. He made it clear that he would not give up,

slowly, Crystal forced a smile and said,

her grip on

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

person who could stop this mess

her coffee, Crystal took a stroll back to the

Bentley

The car door at the passenger’s seat remained open as if

walked over, he lifted his gaze and locked it onto

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

for Seth, huh? Do you really have no idea what I want? All I ask is for your assurance that you won’t meet or have any contact with him. Is that too much

was appalled by his audacity.

down Seth’s company, nearly causing its collapse, all just

you’ve gone too

moment before scoffing. “I haven’t even asked you to come back to me and live together, and you think I’ve gone

together?” she asked.