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

her head to look at him before responding softly,

“Because of Henry?”

not deny

she did not want to involve him in chaos because of her own problems. She believed that he deserved a better life than being

a slow drag of his

he lightly stepped on the accelerator until

liked you for a long time. I gave you up during the restaurant brawl with Robert because I realized Henry had feelings for you.

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

is he willing to take such a risk when I’ve never made any promises to

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

feels like to fall for someone, and it’s not wrong to

the situation, Seth responded with a light-hearted chuckle.

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

how could Crystal not be stressed?

returning home, she sat quietly

by her side, seeking comfort.

she hesitated to call Henry. Eventually, she

the idea.

Seth for the next two weeks.

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

it was going through significant

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

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,

Crystal responded with a faint

It’s that

is in a tough spot. They’re dealing with financial issues and

was visibly taken aback.

helplessness washed

asked, “It’s all Henry’s doing, isn’t

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

a spoon slowly, Crystal forced a smile

tightened her grip on Crystal’s

would be in vain because Seth’s ultimate goal was not to be

person who could stop this mess was

a stroll back to the condominium instead of calling a

Bentley Continental parked outside

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

and locked it onto

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

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

by his

bring down Seth’s company, nearly causing its

you’ve gone too far!”

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

together?” she