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.

their lives, adorned with radiant countenances, they locked eyes across the bustling throng. In that fleeting moment, it was as if the entire world melted away, and all the clamor of voices

coming to a poised halt before her. With a

taken aback

growing discontent as he observed the unfolding spectacle. Hmph! Clearly, she hasn’t

her did Crystal snap back to reality,

a faint chuckle escaped

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 depths

extended a gift, his

warmth. “Henceforth, I

occasion.

mindful of the

the gift to Pete, she addressed Henry in a soft, 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

words, Crystal offered him a subtle nod before gracefully moving on to socializing with the other guests, accompanied by

her as she conversed, 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

was nothing short of impeccable.

the weight of her fragility, concealed beneath a tapestry of countless vulnerabilities and imperfections.

the evening drew to a close. Once inside, she subjected her face to a bracing cascade of cold water.

he couldn’t resist making a playful dig at the woman. “Ever since that Miller guy showed up. your gaze

her voice turning frigid as she asserted, “My personal affairs are

your business!”

snort as he followed closely behind her. “I’m not saying I want to meddle, but seeing you act like this, it just makes me think you’re being spineless…

that you’re too afraid to let yourself feel anything? Living like a nun at the young age five? Please don’t tell me you plan on spending the rest of your life

woman came to an abrupt halt, her body tensing up

Dang it!

moment, 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 being swayed by Seth, the reality was that she had lost the courage

her own perception, she wasn’t as carefree as she had hoped

to hail a taxi. As she descended

engrossed in a cigarette. His mind was seemingly occupied by his thoughts.

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

and approached her. A faint furrow appeared on

keeping her gaze

please just spare me? For someone like you, heartbreak might be as trivial as a mere 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,

reaching out, was frozen in place by the sudden change in the

If I were to truly marry you, it might take three to five years for me to realize that my husband doesn’t love me. At most, he merely likes

“So, let’s just leave it at

door

in the embrace of the night as his heart slowly descended into deep.

became acutely aware that reclaiming the woman was indeed more arduous than scaling the heavens. and a growing sense of agitation

Crystal returned to her condominium with newfound determination.

thoughts any longer, resolving to remov

appearances. outside her condominium.

for the doorbell to ring. Approaching the door with curiosity, she opened it to find Charles standing on

prepared a cup of water for him. “What’s wrong? Did something

Charles took a seat on the

didn’t share a particularly close relationship. They were acquaintances at best, and it was only through their association with Madison that they grew closer and had the opportunity to share a couple of meals together.

cup in his hands, the man revealed in a soft voice, “Madison