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.

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

approached Crystal with graceful strides, coming to a poised halt before her.

found herself rendered speechless, utterly taken aback by

he observed the unfolding spectacle. Hmph! Clearly, she

did Crystal snap back to reality, her mind returning from its

chuckle escaped Henry’s lips.

him, Henry knew that Crystal couldn’t deny her undeniable allure

a gift, his movements marked

with tender warmth. “Henceforth, I shall never miss a significant

occasion.

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

ill-suited for such words to be spoken between

gracefully moving on to

in swaying to the rhythm of the music. Every now and then, their gazes would fleetingly intersect, only for her to swiftly redirect her

banquet, Crystal’s behavior was nothing short

of her fragility, concealed beneath a tapestry of countless vulnerabilities

a close. Once inside, she subjected her face to

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

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

your business!”

let out a disdainful 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… Tell me,

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

to an abrupt halt, her body tensing up and frozen in place.

Dang it!

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

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

offer to accompany her home, opting instead to hail a taxi. As she descended to the bustling street below, her

cigarette. His mind was seemingly occupied by his

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

and approached her. A faint furrow appeared on his brow as he inquired, “Where is Pete? Why isn’t he accompanying

her phone aside, keeping her gaze

an ordinary person, I cannot afford to go through it again! Regardless of your current intentions,

hand, which had been reaching out, was frozen in place by the sudden change

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 fancy my physical appearance and my companionship,

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

she opened the door and

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

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

her condominium with

let Henry occupy her thoughts any

from any form of disruption, with no calls or appearances. outside her condominium. Crystal believed they had

long after Crystal had returned home for the doorbell to ring. Approaching the door with curiosity, she

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

took a seat on the couch.

it was only through their association with

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