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.

at him before

“Because of Henry?”

did not

yet to begin a steady relationship, and she did not want to involve him in chaos because of her own problems. She believed that he deserved a better life than being stuck with

a slow drag of

turned green, he lightly stepped on the accelerator until

his 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

into her eyes, continuing. “Even

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

been more willing to face challenges together with him. but now, at the

to fall for someone, and

of the situation, Seth responded with a light-hearted

I’m supposed to deal with, all right? Don’t be stressed

could Crystal not

sat quietly on the couch.

and nestled by her side,

reach, she hesitated to call

the idea.

Seth for the

headlines about Jake-Seth Technologies, one of Seth’s companies, in

going through

Madison, inviting the latter to

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 how busy you always are.

Crystal responded with a faint

It’s that

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

was visibly taken

feeling of helplessness washed over her

“It’s all Henry’s doing,

that he surpasses Seth in terms of power and networks. But Seth is stubborn and will not give up easily.

in the past, but he remained steadfast in his determination. He made it clear that he would

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

her grip

that their advice would be in vain because Seth’s ultimate goal was not to be with Crystal. He simply wanted to help her address her grievance.

only person who could stop this

took a stroll back to the condominium

reaching, she noticed Henry’s golden Bentley Continental

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

lifted his gaze and

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

his cigarette and let out a soft laugh. “Feel bad for Seth, huh? Do you really have no idea what I want? All

appalled by his

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

you’ve gone too far!”

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

she asked.