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.

a red light, he lit a cigarette and took a drag. “You know you can

to look at him before

“Because of Henry?”

not

yet to begin a steady relationship, and she did not want to involve him in chaos because of her own problems. She believed that

a slow drag of his cigarette.

on the accelerator until he

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

gazed into her eyes, continuing. “Even if it means

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

challenges together with him. but now, at the

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

the situation, Seth responded with

I’m supposed to deal with, all right? Don’t

could Crystal

returning home, she sat quietly on

approached her and nestled by her

to call Henry. Eventually,

the idea.

for the next

companies, in the business

it was going through

this day, Crystal reached out to Madison, inviting the latter

not help but comment. “I’m surprised you managed to find time

that obvious?” Crystal responded with a faint grin.

Crystal. It’s

sip 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

visibly taken

helplessness washed over her

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

held Crystal’s hand. “Henry has significant influence and connections, and it’s no surprise that he surpasses Seth in terms

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

with a spoon slowly, Crystal forced a smile and said,

grip on Crystal’s

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

stop this mess was none other than

coffee, Crystal took a stroll back

golden Bentley Continental parked outside the building.

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

over, he lifted his gaze and locked it onto her with unwavering

a question in

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 with him.

was appalled by his audacity.

its collapse, all just to prevent her from meeting

you’ve gone

a moment before scoffing. “I haven’t even asked you to come back

together?” she asked.