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.

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

strides, coming to a poised halt before her. With a gentle smile adorning

utterly taken aback

he observed the unfolding spectacle. Hmph! Clearly, she hasn’t truly let go of her past love.

her did Crystal snap back

a faint chuckle escaped Henry’s lips.

her undeniable allure to his physical appearance. The telltale glimmer in her eyes had inadvertently unveiled the depths of

elegance, he extended a gift, his movements marked by

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

occasion.

was resolute in preserving her poise, mindful of the multitude

relationship appears ill-suited for such words to be spoken

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

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 redirect

behavior was nothing

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

restroom as the evening drew to a close. Once inside, she subjected her face to a bracing

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

turning frigid as she asserted, “My personal affairs are

your business!”

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

a nun at the young age five? Please don’t tell me you plan on spending the rest of your

halt, her body tensing up and

Dang it!

become paralyzed by the fear of

wasn’t as carefree as she had hoped to be..

taxi. As she descended to the bustling street below, her

car, engrossed in a cigarette.

sky, he continued to dazzle, his radiance unabated. However, Crystal found herself unable to withstand his brilliance any

she hailed a taxi and waited, Henry extinguished his cigarette and approached her. A faint furrow appeared on his brow

keeping her gaze fixed on the

a composed tone, she articulated, “Henry, could you 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, no matter how genuine they may be… I simply cannot

was frozen in place by the sudden change in the

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 that

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

the taxi pulled up, she opened the door and climbed inside without a

in the embrace of the

was indeed more arduous than scaling the heavens. and a

Crystal returned to her condominium with

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

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

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

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

seat

relationship. They were acquaintances at best, and it was only through their association with Madison that they grew closer and had the opportunity to

hands, the man revealed in a