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 drag. “You know you can speak your mind, right?” he finally voiced.

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

“Because of Henry?”

did not

of her own problems. She

slow drag of

lightly stepped on the

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

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

Why is he willing to

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

how it feels like to fall for

the weight of the situation, Seth responded with a

deal with what I’m supposed to deal with, all right?

how could Crystal not be

she sat quietly on the couch.

and nestled by her

she hesitated to call Henry. Eventually, she

the idea.

for the

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

it was going through significant

out to Madison, inviting the latter to join her

in the 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, considering

responded with a

It’s that obvious!”

from Charles that Seth’s company is in a tough spot. They’re dealing with

was visibly taken

feeling of helplessness washed

wryly, she asked, “It’s all Henry’s doing, isn’t

Seth in terms of

He made it clear that he would not give up, even if it meant risking everything

spoon slowly, Crystal

grip on Crystal’s

their advice would be in vain because Seth’s ultimate goal was

stop this mess

a stroll back to the condominium instead

Henry’s golden Bentley Continental parked outside

at the passenger’s seat remained

and locked it onto her with unwavering

gazing ahead, posed a question in

have no idea what I want? All I ask is for your assurance that you won’t meet or have any contact with him. Is

appalled by his

to bring down Seth’s company, nearly causing its collapse, all

you’ve gone too

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

she