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 world melted away, and all the clamor of voices

a poised halt before her. With a gentle

rendered speechless, utterly taken

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

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

a faint chuckle

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

he extended a gift, his movements

imbued with tender warmth. “Henceforth, I

occasion.

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

composed voice, “Please, Mr. Miller, the nature of our relationship appears ill-suited for

gracefully moving on to socializing with the other

on 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 her to swiftly

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

bore the weight of her fragility, concealed beneath a tapestry of countless vulnerabilities

the evening drew to a close. Once

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

emerged from the restroom, her voice turning frigid as she asserted, “My personal affairs are not

your business!”

he followed closely behind her. “I’m not saying I want to meddle, but seeing you act like this,

feel anything? Living like a nun at the young age five? Please don’t tell me

an abrupt halt, her body tensing up and frozen in

Dang it!

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

she wasn’t as carefree as she had hoped

her home, opting instead to hail a taxi. As she descended to the bustling

a cigarette. His

to dazzle, his radiance unabated. However, Crystal

and waited, Henry extinguished his cigarette and approached her. A faint furrow appeared on his brow as he

set her phone aside, keeping her gaze fixed on the mesmerizing musical fountain ahead.

I cannot afford to go through it again! Regardless of your current intentions, no matter how genuine they may be… I simply cannot bear the consequences, do you understand? I cannot bear the weight of someone as influential

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

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

concluded, “So, let’s just leave it at

opened the door and climbed inside without a second glance.

the embrace of the night

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

returned to her condominium

her thoughts any longer, resolving to remov completely.

appearances. outside her condominium.

descended, 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

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

seat on the couch.

only through their association with Madison that they grew

the man revealed