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.

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

look at him before

“Because of Henry?”

did not deny

in chaos because of

drag of his cigarette.

the accelerator until he reached the entrance

I realized Henry had feelings for you. I gave up because I was no match for him, and the

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

willing to take such a risk when I’ve never made any

together with him. but now, at the age of twenty-five, she had

her eyes. I’m sorry. I know how it feels like to fall for someone, and it’s

the situation,

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

how could Crystal not be stressed?

she sat quietly on the couch.

her and nestled by her side,

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

the idea.

did not contact Seth for the

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

it was going

inviting the latter to join her for an afternoon

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. Is this about

it that obvious?” Crystal responded

Crystal. It’s that

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

was visibly taken

familiar feeling of helplessness washed over her again.

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

no surprise that he surpasses Seth in terms of power and networks. But Seth is stubborn and will not give up easily. Crystal,

to reason with 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 everything

with a spoon slowly, Crystal forced a smile and said, “I’ll try.”

grip on

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 her

this mess was none

back to the condominium instead of calling a

noticed Henry’s golden Bentley Continental parked outside the

puffing at a cigarette. The car door at the passenger’s seat remained open

lifted his gaze and locked

question in a composed tone. “Henry,

Do you really have no idea what I want? All I ask is for your assurance that you won’t meet or have

was appalled by his

down Seth’s company, nearly causing its collapse, all just

gone too

asked you to come back to me and live together, and

together?” she