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.

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

him before responding softly, “Seth, let’s

“Because of Henry?”

did not

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 her.

slow drag of his

light turned green, he lightly stepped on the accelerator until he reached the entrance of Crystal’s condominium.

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

eyes,

Why is he willing to take such a risk when

to face challenges together with him. but now, at

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

the situation, Seth responded

supposed to deal with, all right? Don’t be stressed about it.”

Crystal

returning home, she sat

nestled by her

her phone within reach, she hesitated to

the idea.

not contact Seth for the next two

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

it was going through significant

reached out to Madison, inviting the latter to join her for

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. Is this about Seth?”

it that obvious?” Crystal responded with a faint

Crystal. It’s that obvious!”

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

visibly taken

familiar feeling of helplessness washed over her

asked, “It’s all

gently held Crystal’s hand. “Henry has significant influence and connections, and it’s no surprise that he surpasses Seth in terms of power and networks. But Seth is stubborn and will not give

He made it clear that he would not give up, even if it meant

spoon slowly, Crystal forced a smile and said,

her grip

vain because Seth’s ultimate goal was not to be with Crystal. He

stop this

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

reaching, she noticed Henry’s golden Bentley Continental parked outside the building.

cigarette. The car door at the passenger’s seat

and locked

posed a question in a composed tone. “Henry, what exactly do you intend to

soft laugh. “Feel bad for Seth, huh? Do you really have no idea what I want? All I ask is

was appalled by his audacity.

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

you’ve gone

haven’t even asked you to come back to me and live together, and you think I’ve gone too far?”

she asked.