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.

radiant countenances, they locked eyes across the bustling throng. In that fleeting moment, it was as if the entire world

halt before her. With

utterly taken aback by Henry’s unexpected

beside her, couldn’t conceal his growing discontent as he observed the unfolding spectacle. Hmph! Clearly,

her did Crystal snap back to reality,

chuckle

Crystal couldn’t deny her undeniable allure to his physical appearance. The telltale glimmer

gift, his

he uttered, his voice imbued with tender warmth. “Henceforth, I shall never

occasion.

Crystal was resolute in preserving her poise, mindful of the multitude of curious eyes

the nature of our relationship appears ill-suited for such words to be spoken between us.

subtle nod before gracefully moving on to socializing with the other

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

banquet, Crystal’s behavior was nothing short of impeccable.

deep within, she alone bore the weight of her fragility, concealed beneath a tapestry of countless

evening drew to a close. Once inside, she subjected her

the woman. “Ever since that Miller guy showed

voice turning frigid as she asserted, “My personal

your business!”

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… Tell me,

a nun at the young age five? Please don’t

an abrupt halt, her body tensing up

Dang it!

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 to love altogether.

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

graciously declined Pete’s offer to accompany her home, opting instead to hail a taxi. As she descended to the bustling street below, her gaze

engrossed in a cigarette. His mind was seemingly occupied

neon-lit sky, he continued to dazzle, his radiance unabated. However,

and approached her. A faint furrow appeared on his

set her phone aside, keeping her gaze fixed on

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, no matter

was frozen in place by the sudden change in the

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 that my husband doesn’t love me. At most, he merely likes me! You may

deep breath, Crystal concluded, “So, let’s just

she opened the door and

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

was indeed more arduous than scaling

returned to her condominium with newfound

to let Henry occupy her thoughts any longer, resolving to remov

no calls or appearances. outside her condominium. Crystal

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

prepared a cup of water for him. “What’s

took a seat

it was only through their association with Madison that they grew closer and had the opportunity to share a

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