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

tilted her head to look at him before responding softly, “Seth, let’s

“Because of Henry?”

not deny

him in chaos because of her own problems.

a slow drag of his cigarette.

turned green, he lightly stepped on the accelerator until he reached the entrance of

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 no match for him, and the Murray family

and gazed into her eyes,

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

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

sorry. I know how it feels like to fall for someone, and it’s not wrong

she was burdened by the weight of the situation, Seth responded with a

let me deal with what I’m supposed to deal with, all right? Don’t

Crystal

she sat quietly on the

approached her and nestled by her side, seeking comfort.

to call Henry. Eventually,

the idea.

for the next two

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

it was going through significant challenges.

inviting the latter to join her for

cheerful expression. As she took the seat opposite Crystal, she could not help but comment. “I’m surprised you managed

responded with a

It’s that

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

visibly taken

of helplessness washed over her again.

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

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 easily. Crystal, you need

had tried to reason with Seth in the past, but he remained steadfast in his determination. He made it clear that he would not give

with a spoon slowly, Crystal forced a smile and

her grip on

because Seth’s ultimate goal was not to

person who could stop this mess was none other than

took a stroll back to the condominium

Henry’s golden Bentley Continental parked outside the building.

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

he lifted his gaze and

a question in a composed

what I want? All I ask is

by

its collapse, all just to prevent her

you’ve gone too far!”

a moment before scoffing. “I haven’t even asked you to come back to me and live together, and

she asked.