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.

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

before responding softly, “Seth, let’s stop seeing each other.”

“Because of Henry?”

did not deny

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

slow drag of his cigarette.

lightly stepped on the accelerator until he reached the entrance of Crystal’s condominium.

brawl 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 Millers. But

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

was bereft of words. Why is he willing to take such a risk when I’ve never made any promises

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

to fall for someone,

she was burdened by the weight of the

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

Crystal not be stressed?

returning home, she sat quietly

nestled by her

to call Henry. Eventually, she decided to

the idea.

did not contact Seth for the next two weeks.

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

going through significant

reached out to Madison, inviting the latter to join her

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

obvious?” Crystal responded with a faint

It’s

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

was visibly taken

feeling of helplessness washed

asked, “It’s all Henry’s doing, isn’t

her directly, Madison 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

in the past, but he remained steadfast in his determination. He made

her coffee with a spoon slowly, Crystal forced a smile

grip on

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

could stop this mess

back to the condominium instead of

she noticed Henry’s golden Bentley

at the passenger’s

gaze and locked it onto her with

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

its collapse, all just

gone

intently for a moment before scoffing. “I haven’t even asked you to come back to me and live together, and

together?” she asked.