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.

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

look at him before responding softly, “Seth, let’s

“Because of Henry?”

did not deny

want to involve him in chaos because of

slow drag of his cigarette.

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

realized Henry had feelings for you. I gave up because I was no match for him, and the Murray

eyes, continuing. “Even if it means losing

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

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

gradually shut her eyes. I’m sorry. I know how it feels like to fall for someone, and it’s not wrong to develop

weight of the situation,

what I’m supposed to deal

how could Crystal not be stressed?

home, she sat

and nestled by her side,

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

the idea.

Seth 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

going

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

the seat opposite Crystal, she could not help but comment. “I’m surprised you managed to find

obvious?” Crystal responded

Crystal. It’s

took a sip of the coffee she ordered before speaking in a hushed tone. “I heard from Charles that Seth’s company is in a tough spot. They’re dealing with financial issues and facing legal disputes. Seth is practically working eighteen hours a day.”

visibly

of helplessness

asked, “It’s all Henry’s doing, isn’t it?”

surprise that he surpasses Seth in terms of power and networks. But Seth is stubborn and

to reason with Seth in the past, but he remained steadfast in his determination. He made it clear that he would not give up, even if it meant

slowly, Crystal forced a smile and said, “I’ll try.”

her grip on Crystal’s

ultimate goal was not to be with Crystal.

this mess

took a stroll back to the

reaching, she noticed Henry’s golden Bentley Continental parked

at the passenger’s seat remained open as if he was waiting for someone.

walked over, he lifted his gaze and locked it

a question in a composed tone. “Henry,

soft laugh. “Feel bad for Seth, huh? Do you really have no idea what I want? All

by his

bring down Seth’s company, nearly causing its

you’ve gone too

“I haven’t even asked you to come back to me and live together,

she asked.