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.

he lit a cigarette and took a drag. “You know you can speak your mind, right?” he finally voiced.

to look at him before

“Because of Henry?”

not deny it..

and Seth had yet to begin a steady relationship, and she did not want to involve him in chaos because of her own problems. She believed that he deserved a better life than being stuck with an unworthy person like

drag of

stepped on the accelerator

with Robert because I realized Henry had feelings for you. I gave up because I was no match for him, and the Murray family couldn’t compete with the

eyes, continuing. “Even

is he willing to take such a

she were in her early twenties, she might have been more willing to face challenges together with

to fall for someone, and it’s not

she was burdened by the weight of the situation,

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

Crystal

she sat quietly on the

by

to call Henry. Eventually, she decided to

the idea.

contact Seth for the next

headlines about Jake-Seth Technologies, one of Seth’s companies, in the business news. The articles highlighted the company’s financial struggles,

it was going through significant

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

two-thirty in the afternoon, wearing a cheerful expression. As she took the seat opposite Crystal, she could not help but comment. “I’m surprised you managed to find time to meet up with me, considering how busy you always are.

that obvious?” Crystal responded with a faint grin.

It’s that

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 and

was visibly taken

familiar feeling of helplessness washed over her

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

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

steadfast in his determination. He made it clear that he would not give up,

her coffee with a spoon slowly, Crystal

tightened her grip on

both knew that their advice would be in vain because Seth’s ultimate goal was not to

this mess was

her coffee, Crystal took a stroll back to the condominium instead of calling a taxi.

Henry’s golden Bentley Continental parked outside

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

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

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

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

was appalled by his audacity.

bring down Seth’s company, nearly causing its

gone

even asked you to come back to me and

she asked.