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

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

“Because of Henry?”

not deny it..

of her own problems. She believed that he deserved a better life than being stuck with

took a slow drag of his

turned green, he lightly stepped on the accelerator until he reached

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

eyes,

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

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

to fall for someone, and it’s not wrong

of the situation, Seth

man, so let me deal with what I’m supposed to deal

could Crystal

sat

nestled by her side, seeking

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

the idea.

Seth for

frequent negative headlines about Jake-Seth Technologies, one of Seth’s companies, in the

was going through significant

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

but comment. “I’m surprised you

responded

It’s that

company is in a tough spot. They’re dealing with financial issues and facing legal disputes. Seth is practically

was visibly

feeling of helplessness

she asked, “It’s all Henry’s doing,

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

past, but he remained steadfast in his determination. He made it clear that he would not give up, even if it meant risking

spoon slowly, Crystal forced a smile and

grip

goal was not to be with Crystal. He simply wanted to help her address her

only person who could stop this mess was none other

a stroll back to the condominium instead of calling a

she noticed Henry’s golden Bentley Continental

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

his gaze and locked it onto her with

gazing ahead, posed a question in a composed tone. “Henry,

want? All I ask is for your assurance that you won’t meet or have any contact with him.

by

bring down Seth’s company, nearly causing its

gone too

“I haven’t even asked you to come back to me and live

she asked.