Crystal's One Night of Love

Chapter 197 I Would Like To Meet You

After Joshua departed, Crystal remained alone for a long time. By the time she rejoined the banquet, she had managed to regain her composure.

Pete approached her, striding by her side. “Has that old man come looking for you again? Did he squander all of his money and now expects you to support him until his final days?”

As she lifted a glass of champagne, she admonished the man, “It’s not suitable to engage in gossip within such a formal setting.”

“I was just worried about you.” He snorted.

Crystal could easily discern his underlying thoughts; it was clear that he merely aimed to provoke conflict with Henry. She hadn’t deluded herself into thinking that a playboy like Pete would be infatuated with her to such an extent.

Alas, she had accepted Edward’s money and had no choice but to take care of the younger

Zelcest.

Crystal continued to accompany Pete as they socialized with the guests, displaying grace and elegance in her demeanor. Even the spirited young man behaved impeccably without any signs of unruliness.

Some distance away, two wealthy men were engrossed in a casual conversation.

“David, the twenty million I spent was well worth it. In just a little over a month, Pete has undergone such a remarkable transformation!” Edward remarked with a chuckle.

David concurred, “I must say, our dear Crystal has also matured quite a bit. It seems that when a young woman comes across someone younger than herself, that maternal instinct is often sparked, wouldn’t you agree?”

As his words hung in the air, David also let out a chuckle.

This caused Edward’s face to stiffen as he asked with an awkward smile, “Our dear Crystal?”

A flicker of surprise passed over David’s face as he responded, “Ed, aren’t you aware? Crystal and Henry were on the brink of getting married, but they encountered a minor conflict and are currently working through it together.”

Edward’s heart began to pound.

Crystal is truly remarkable, but can that son of mine contend with Henry? After all, he’s widely acknowledged in the legal field as a master of manipulation, capable of obtaining anything he desires.

Edward couldn’t help feeling worried for his son as that thought brewed in his mind.

Still mindful of his reputation and eager to maintain his image, he mustered a forced, cheerful laugh and raised his wine glass. “In matters of pursuing women,” he remarked, “it all boils down to one’s personal -skills and abilities!”

It was then the topic of their discussion, Henry, arrived.

The uninvited man’s presence, combined with his distinctive identity, captured the attention of everyone

around.

Henry came into Crystal’s field of sight as soon as she turned around. The man was wearing a classic black

suit, contrasting with her elegant white evening gown.

throng. In that fleeting moment, it was as if the entire world melted away, and all the

a poised halt before her. With a gentle smile adorning his face, he uttered, “Congratulations.”

speechless, utterly taken aback by Henry’s unexpected

standing beside her, couldn’t conceal his growing discontent as he observed the unfolding

when he gently nudged her did Crystal snap back to reality, her mind

faint chuckle escaped

the trials they had endured and the disdain she held for him, Henry knew that Crystal couldn’t deny her undeniable allure to his physical appearance. The telltale glimmer in her eyes had inadvertently unveiled the

gift,

voice imbued with tender warmth. “Henceforth, I shall never miss

occasion.

preserving her poise, mindful of the multitude of

composed voice, “Please, Mr. Miller, the nature of our relationship appears ill-suited for such words to be spoken between us. Nevertheless, now that you’re here as a guest, I

gracefully moving

mingled with others, and even joined the guests in swaying to the rhythm of the music. Every now and then, their gazes would fleetingly intersect, only for

Crystal’s behavior was nothing short of impeccable.

bore the weight of her fragility,

made her way to the restroom as the evening drew to a close. Once

played with his phone as he waited for her. Seizing the moment, he couldn’t resist making a playful dig at the woman. “Ever

emerged from the restroom, her voice turning frigid as she asserted,

your business!”

snort as he followed closely behind her. “I’m not saying I want to meddle, but seeing

twenty- deeply that you’re too afraid to let yourself feel anything? Living like a nun at the young age five?

came to an abrupt halt, her

Dang it!

only Pete saw through the labyrinth of her innermost feelings. Indeed, after her encounter with Henry, Crystal had become paralyzed by the fear of love. While everyone had anticipated her heart

own perception, she wasn’t as

declined Pete’s offer to accompany her home, opting instead to hail a taxi. As she

in a cigarette. His mind was seemingly occupied by

to dazzle, his radiance unabated. However, Crystal found herself unable to withstand his brilliance any longer.

cigarette and approached her. A faint furrow appeared on his brow as he inquired, “Where is Pete? Why

her phone aside, keeping her gaze fixed

stumble, leaving no lasting impact on your being. However, as an ordinary person, I cannot afford to go through it again! Regardless of your current intentions, no matter how genuine they may be…

reaching out, was frozen in place

as she continued, “You treat marriage as mere frivolity, wear the engagement ring on the middle finger, and pretend to be fond of me when your love is clearly absent. If I were to truly marry you, it might take three to five years for me to realize

“So, let’s

taxi pulled up, she opened the door and climbed

the night as his heart slowly descended into deep. melancholy.

indeed more arduous than scaling the heavens. and a

her condominium with

let Henry occupy her thoughts any longer, resolving to

appearances. outside her condominium. Crystal believed they had finally turned a new chapter in

it didn’t take long after Crystal had returned home for the doorbell to ring. Approaching the door with curiosity, she opened it to find Charles standing on the other side, his countenance bearing the unmistakable marks of weariness and

door behind her and prepared a cup of water for him. “What’s wrong? Did something happen to

a seat on the

and it was only through their association with Madison that

in his hands, the man revealed in a soft voice, “Madison is pregnant!”