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.

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

before responding softly, “Seth, let’s stop seeing

“Because of Henry?”

did 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

drag of his cigarette.

turned green, he lightly stepped on the accelerator until he reached the entrance of Crystal’s condominium.

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 couldn’t compete with the Millers. But this time, I don’t want to give

and gazed into her eyes, continuing. “Even if

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

with him. but now, at the age of twenty-five, she had

to

of the situation, Seth responded with a light-hearted

so let me deal with what I’m supposed to deal

could Crystal not be stressed?

sat quietly

nestled by

phone within reach, she hesitated to call Henry. Eventually,

the idea.

contact Seth for the

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

going through

Crystal reached out to Madison, inviting the latter to join her for an afternoon

two-thirty in the afternoon, wearing a cheerful expression. As she took the seat opposite Crystal, she could not help but comment. “I’m surprised

obvious?” Crystal responded with

It’s that

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

was visibly

familiar feeling of helplessness washed over

asked, “It’s all

and connections, and it’s no surprise that he surpasses Seth in terms of power and networks. But

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

slowly, Crystal forced a

her grip on Crystal’s

both knew 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.

who could stop this mess was

a stroll back to the condominium instead of

Bentley Continental parked

door at the passenger’s seat remained open

his gaze and locked it

question in

his cigarette and let out a soft laugh. “Feel bad for Seth, 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 too much to ask?”

was appalled by his audacity.

company, nearly causing its collapse, all just to prevent

gone

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

she