Crystal's One Night of Love

Chapter 197

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.

the bustling throng. In that fleeting moment, it was as if the entire

coming to a poised halt before her. With a gentle smile

speechless, utterly taken aback by

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

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

a faint chuckle escaped

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

a gift, his

voice imbued with tender warmth. “Henceforth, I

occasion.

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

our relationship appears ill-suited for such words to be spoken between us. Nevertheless, now that you’re here as a guest, I sincerely

gracefully moving on to socializing with the other guests, accompanied by

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

the banquet, Crystal’s behavior was nothing

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

drew to a

against the wall outside, Pete nonchalantly played with his phone as he waited for her. Seizing the moment, he couldn’t resist making a playful dig at the woman. “Ever since that Miller guy showed up. your

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

your business!”

seeing you act like this, it just makes me think you’re being spineless… Tell me, have you been hurt so

nun at the young age

came to an abrupt halt, her

Dang it!

Henry, Crystal had become paralyzed by the fear of love.

she wasn’t as carefree as

to hail a taxi. As

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

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

faint furrow appeared on his brow as he inquired, “Where

set her phone aside, keeping her gaze fixed

I cannot afford to go through it again! Regardless of your current intentions, no matter how genuine they may

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

subtle blush tinted the tip of her nose as she continued, “You treat marriage as mere frivolity, wear 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 my husband doesn’t love me. At most, he merely

deep breath, Crystal concluded, “So,

she opened the door and climbed inside without

the night as his heart

that reclaiming the woman was indeed more arduous than scaling the

Crystal returned to her condominium

let Henry occupy her thoughts any longer, resolving

week, he refrained from any form of disruption, with no calls or appearances. outside

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

for him. “What’s wrong? Did something happen to Madison?” she asked gently.

Charles took a seat on the couch.

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

man revealed

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