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.

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

to look at him before responding softly,

“Because of Henry?”

not deny

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 an unworthy

slow drag of his

lightly stepped on the accelerator until

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.

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

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

more willing to face challenges together with him. but

know how it feels like to fall for

the weight of the situation, Seth responded with a light-hearted chuckle.

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

could Crystal

sat quietly

her and nestled by

hesitated to call Henry.

the idea.

did not contact Seth for the next two

of Seth’s companies, in the business news. The articles highlighted the company’s financial struggles, indicating

it was going

inviting the latter to join her for

seat opposite Crystal, she could not help but comment. “I’m surprised you managed to find time to meet up with me,

it that obvious?” Crystal responded with

It’s

Charles that Seth’s company is in a tough spot. They’re dealing with financial issues and facing legal

was visibly

helplessness washed over

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

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.

determination. He made it clear that he would

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

grip on Crystal’s hand.

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

this mess was none other than

coffee, Crystal took a stroll back

reaching, she noticed Henry’s golden Bentley Continental parked outside

a cigarette. The car door at the passenger’s

his gaze and locked it onto her with

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

bad for Seth, huh? Do you really have no idea what I want? All I ask

by

its collapse, all

gone

you to come back to me

she asked.