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.

waiting at a red light, he lit a cigarette and took a drag. “You know you

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

“Because of Henry?”

did not deny it..

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

a slow drag of his

the traffic light turned green, he lightly stepped on 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 match for him, and the Murray family couldn’t compete with the Millers. But this

eyes, continuing. “Even

hearing that, Crystal was bereft of words. Why is he willing to take such a risk when I’ve never

in her early twenties, she might have been more willing to face challenges together with him. but now, at

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

the weight of the situation, Seth responded with

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

how could Crystal not be stressed?

home, she sat quietly on the couch.

nestled by

hesitated to call Henry.

the idea.

did not contact Seth for

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

it was going through

reached out to Madison, inviting the

comment. “I’m surprised you managed to find time to meet up with me, considering how

obvious?” Crystal responded with a

Crystal. It’s

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

was visibly

familiar feeling of helplessness washed over her

all

surprise that he surpasses Seth in terms of power and

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

spoon slowly, Crystal forced

grip on

was not to be with Crystal. He simply wanted to help her address her

person who could stop this mess was none other than Henry.

stroll back to the condominium instead of calling a

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

puffing at a cigarette. The car door at the passenger’s seat remained open as if he was waiting for someone.

and locked it onto

gazing ahead, posed a question in a composed

want? All I ask is for your assurance that you won’t meet

by his audacity.

down Seth’s company, nearly causing its

gone too far!”

before scoffing. “I haven’t even asked you to come back to me and live

together?” she