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

him before

“Because of Henry?”

did not deny

of her own problems. She believed that he deserved a better life than being stuck with an

took a slow drag

traffic light turned green, he lightly stepped on the accelerator until he reached the entrance

seat, he spoke gently. “Crystal, I’ve liked you for a long time. I 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

gazed into her eyes,

willing to take such

been more willing to face challenges together with him. but now, at the age of twenty-five, she had become more

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

of the situation, Seth responded with

a man, so let me deal with what I’m supposed to deal with,

could Crystal not be stressed?

sat quietly on the couch.

by her side, seeking comfort.

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

the idea.

contact Seth for the next two weeks.

Seth’s companies, in the business news. The articles highlighted

it was going through significant challenges.

Madison, inviting the latter to join her for an afternoon

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

it that obvious?” Crystal responded with a

It’s

sip of the coffee she ordered before speaking in a hushed tone. “I heard from Charles that Seth’s company is

was visibly

helplessness

asked, “It’s all Henry’s doing,

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

in his determination. He made it clear that he would

her coffee with a spoon slowly, Crystal forced

tightened her grip on

ultimate goal was not

this mess was none other than

Crystal took a stroll back to the condominium instead of calling a taxi.

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

a cigarette. The car door at the passenger’s

walked over, he lifted his gaze and locked

and, gazing ahead, posed a question in a composed tone. “Henry, what

I want? All I ask is for your

appalled by his audacity.

causing its collapse, all just to prevent her from meeting

gone too

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

she