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.

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

head to look at him before responding softly,

“Because of Henry?”

did not deny

involve him in chaos because of her own

a slow drag of

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

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.

looked over and gazed into her eyes, continuing.

Crystal was bereft of words. Why is he willing to take such a risk when I’ve

in her early 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 cautious and

like to fall for someone, and it’s not

was burdened by the weight of the

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

Crystal not be stressed?

sat quietly on the couch.

approached her and nestled by her side, seeking comfort.

hesitated to call Henry. Eventually, she

the idea.

Seth for the next

headlines about Jake-Seth Technologies, one of Seth’s companies, in the business news.

going through significant challenges.

Crystal reached out to Madison, inviting the latter to

expression. As she took the seat opposite Crystal, she could not help but comment.

responded with a faint grin.

Crystal. It’s that

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

visibly taken

feeling of helplessness washed over

wryly, she asked, “It’s all

of answering her directly, Madison gently held Crystal’s hand. “Henry has significant influence 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 up

past, but he remained steadfast in his determination. He made it clear that he would not

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

her grip

goal was not to be with

only person who could stop this mess was

stroll back to

she noticed Henry’s golden Bentley Continental parked outside

sat inside, puffing at a cigarette. The car door at the passenger’s seat remained open as if he

lifted his gaze and locked it onto

got into his car and, gazing ahead, posed a question in a composed tone. “Henry, what exactly do you intend to do?”

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 contact with him. Is that

appalled by his audacity.

down Seth’s company, nearly causing its collapse, all just to prevent her from

gone too far!”

asked you to come back to me and live together, and you think

she