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.

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

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

“Because of Henry?”

did not deny

not want to involve him in chaos because of her own problems. She believed that he deserved a better

drag of his cigarette.

lightly stepped on the accelerator until he reached the entrance of Crystal’s

gave you up during the restaurant brawl with Robert because I realized Henry had feelings for you. I gave up because

eyes, continuing. “Even if it means losing

was bereft of words. Why is he willing to take such a risk when I’ve never

with him. but now, at the age of twenty-five, she had become more cautious

feels like to fall for someone, and

the situation, Seth responded with

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

could Crystal

returning home, she sat quietly on

by her side,

having her phone within reach, she hesitated to call Henry. Eventually, she decided to

the idea.

Seth for the next two

Jake-Seth Technologies, one of Seth’s companies, in the business news. The

going through significant challenges.

inviting the latter to

Crystal, she could not help but comment. “I’m surprised you managed to find time to meet up with me, considering

that obvious?” Crystal responded

It’s

“I heard from Charles that Seth’s company is in a tough spot. They’re dealing with financial issues and facing legal

was visibly taken

familiar feeling of helplessness washed over her again.

asked, “It’s all

no surprise that he surpasses Seth in terms

steadfast in his determination. He made it

her coffee with a spoon slowly, Crystal forced a smile and said, “I’ll

tightened her grip on

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

only person who could stop this mess was none other than Henry.

a stroll back

golden Bentley Continental parked

sat inside, puffing at a cigarette. The car door at the passenger’s seat remained open as if he was

Crystal walked over, he lifted his gaze and

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

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

appalled by his

down Seth’s company, nearly causing its collapse, all just to prevent her from meeting

gone too far!”

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 I’ve gone

she asked.