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.

lit a cigarette and took a drag. “You know you

at him before responding softly, “Seth,

“Because of Henry?”

not

to involve him in chaos because of her own problems. She believed that he deserved a better life than being stuck with an

took a slow drag of his

green, he lightly stepped on the accelerator until

gently. “Crystal, I’ve liked 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

looked over and gazed into her eyes, continuing. “Even if it means losing everything”

of words. Why is he willing to take such a risk when I’ve never made any promises to him?

her early twenties, she might have been more willing to face challenges together with him. but now, at the age of twenty-five,

like to fall for someone, and it’s not wrong to

the weight of the situation, Seth

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

Crystal

sat quietly on

her and nestled by

hesitated to call

the idea.

Seth for the next two weeks.

about Jake-Seth Technologies, one of Seth’s companies, in the business

going through significant

Madison, inviting the latter to join her for an afternoon coffee.

expression. As she took the seat opposite Crystal, she could not help but comment.

responded with a faint grin.

It’s that

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 and facing legal disputes. Seth is practically working eighteen hours a

visibly taken aback.

feeling of helplessness washed over

asked, “It’s all Henry’s doing, isn’t it?”

it’s no surprise that he surpasses Seth in terms of

Seth in the past, but he remained steadfast in his determination. He made it clear that

Crystal forced

her grip on Crystal’s hand.

ultimate goal was not to be with Crystal. He

who could stop this mess was none other than

back to the condominium instead of

Henry’s golden Bentley Continental parked outside the building.

cigarette. The car door at the passenger’s seat remained open as if he was

over, he lifted his gaze and locked it

ahead, posed a question in a composed tone. “Henry, what exactly do you

laugh. “Feel bad 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

by his audacity.

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

you’ve gone too

at her intently for a moment before scoffing. “I haven’t even asked you to come back to me and live together, and you think

she asked.