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

her head to look at him before

“Because of Henry?”

not deny

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

slow drag

lightly stepped on the accelerator

seat, he spoke 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 up because

over and gazed into her eyes, continuing. “Even if

words. Why is he willing to

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

sorry. I know how it feels like to fall for someone, and it’s not wrong to develop feelings

the weight of the situation, Seth

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

could Crystal not be stressed?

returning home, she sat

approached her and nestled by

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

the idea.

for the

companies, in the business news. The articles highlighted the company’s financial struggles, indicating

going through significant

reached out to Madison, inviting the latter to join

two-thirty in the afternoon, wearing a cheerful expression. As she took the seat opposite Crystal, she could not help but comment.

obvious?” Crystal responded with a

It’s that obvious!”

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

was visibly

helplessness washed over

wryly, she asked, “It’s all

and it’s no surprise that he surpasses Seth in terms of power and networks. But Seth is stubborn and

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

a spoon slowly, Crystal

grip

would be in vain because Seth’s ultimate goal was not

only person who could stop this mess was none other

back

reaching, she noticed Henry’s golden Bentley Continental

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

Crystal walked over, he lifted his gaze and locked it

car and, gazing ahead, posed a question in a composed

Seth, huh? Do you really have no idea what I want? All I ask is for your assurance

appalled by his audacity.

nearly causing its collapse, all just to prevent

you’ve gone too

you to come back to me

she asked.