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,

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

“Because of Henry?”

did not

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 an unworthy person

slow drag of his cigarette.

on the accelerator until he reached the entrance of Crystal’s

realized Henry had feelings for

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

he willing to take such a risk when I’ve never made any

her early twenties, she might have been more willing to face challenges together with him. but

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

of the

supposed to deal

how could Crystal not be stressed?

home, she sat quietly on the couch.

by her

hesitated to call Henry. Eventually, she

the idea.

for the

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

it was going through significant challenges.

reached out to Madison, inviting the latter

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

obvious?” Crystal responded with a faint

It’s that

is in a tough spot. They’re

was visibly taken aback.

familiar feeling of helplessness washed over her again.

“It’s all Henry’s doing, isn’t it?”

surpasses Seth in terms of power and

determination. He made it clear that he would not give up, even if it meant

Crystal forced a smile

tightened her grip on

their advice would be in vain because Seth’s ultimate goal was not to

this mess was none other

Crystal took a stroll back to the condominium

Henry’s golden Bentley Continental

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

Crystal walked over, he lifted his gaze and

a question in a composed tone. “Henry, what exactly do

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

appalled by his audacity.

its collapse, all just

gone

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

she