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.

look at him before responding softly, “Seth, let’s stop seeing each

“Because of Henry?”

not

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

a slow drag

the accelerator until he reached the

gave you up during the restaurant brawl with Robert because I realized Henry had feelings for you. I gave up because I was no

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

was bereft of words. Why is he willing to take

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 cautious and less impulsive.

it feels like to fall

she was burdened by the weight of the situation, Seth responded with

let me deal with what I’m supposed

could Crystal not be stressed?

returning home, she sat quietly on the

and nestled by her

hesitated to call Henry. Eventually, she decided to abandon

the idea.

Seth for the next two weeks.

Technologies, one of Seth’s companies, in the business

was going

Madison, inviting the latter to join her

but comment. “I’m surprised you managed to find time to meet up with me, considering how busy you always are. Is

responded with

It’s that

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 facing legal disputes. Seth is practically working eighteen hours a

was visibly taken

of helplessness washed

wryly, she asked, “It’s all Henry’s

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

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

Crystal forced a smile and said,

grip

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

who could stop this mess was none other

took a stroll back to the condominium instead of calling

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

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

Crystal walked over, he lifted his gaze and

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

no idea what I want? All

was appalled by his

Seth’s company, nearly causing its collapse, all just to prevent her from meeting with Seth!

you’ve gone too

even asked you to come back to me and live together, and you think I’ve gone too

together?” she asked.