Crystal's One Night of Love

Henry greeted Alfred.

Alfred turned around and pointed at the piano. “This looks nice,” he said with a faint smile.

Under the sparkling chandelier, one could see a hint of nostalgia in Henry’s gentle gaze. “I bought that when I first got together with Crystal. It was kept in the condominium before this, but I moved it here. because Skyler is learning to play the piano.” Henry gestured for his guest to take a seat. “Please, sit.”

Alfred sat on the couch and gently set a document down.

Henry picked up the document and looked through it.

It was a document consisting of seven to eight pages, stating someone’s major crimes. The final page of the document revealed the prosecution’s recommended sentence.

Late at night, Alfred’s deep voice rang out. “It’s a death sentence! If everything goes smoothly, it’ll be carried out in two months’ time!”

Alfred was overwhelmed with mixed feelings when he spoke.

He had discovered certain things that weren’t known to the public. He also found out how Skyler had. managed to survive despite losing so much blood. I underestimated Henry! If necessary, he can be a ruthless

man!

Henry read through the document and returned it to Alfred.

Deep down, Henry knew Alfred had done his part to settle the case quickly. Although they didn’t usually see eye to eye, they still considered each other family when the situation required them to.

Henry rose to his feet and went to the countertop to grab a bottle of red wine and two wine glasses. “Would you like to have a drink?” he asked with a smile.

Henry was offering Alfred to drink and spend the night there.

Alfred waved his hand dismissively in response. When he lifted his gaze to see Crystal standing somewhere upstairs, he got up, dusted his trousers, and flashed a smile. “No, thanks. I need to attend a meeting in the morning!”

Henry didn’t insist, either.

Alfred patted Henry’s shoulder and said, “My driver is waiting for me. Henry, I hope you and Crystal will live happily ever after.”

He furrowed his brows slightly because he couldn’t help recalling something when he uttered the last few words in that sentence.

Evidently, he still found it hard to let go of his feelings

Henry didn’t mention Melora because he knew what was on Alfred’s mind.

After sending Alfred to the car, Henry watched the black Audi drive away slowly.

Instead of going back into the mansion immediately, Henry stood alone in the parking lot and whipped out a cigarette before lighting it up.

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The cloud of smoke blurred his features, and he recalled the events from the past. Audrey’s execution will finally bring all the good and bad memories to an end.

Henry finished his cigarette and turned around to walk back into the mansion.

There, he saw Crystal standing at the entrance. The dim yellow lights illuminated her gentle facial expression. He hurriedly walked up to her and wrapped his arm around her shoulders. “Why are you. outside? It’s cold out here!”

Crystal held his hand, interlaced her fingers with his, and gently leaned against his chest.

his head and asked in the most tender tone possible, “What’s the

and murmured, “Stop talking, Henry! Let me

just wanted to embrace him in silence.

waist, and after some time, he lowered his head

hummed

body burning with passion. That’s how Crystal is. She’ll oppose me in everything when she isn’t happy with

he would usually succumb to his lustful

each other’s warmth to alleviate the pain that they had

driver asked, “Mr.

to?”

The image of a certain someone kept popping up in his mind, interrupting his train of thought regarding the secrets of

and deep voice, “Send me back

Alfred had to return to Coldbridge immediately after the meeting. After all, he was a busy

man.

mission a few years ago, not only had he been busy, but he had

was a man who had to hide in a condominium just to spend time with the lady

two years, he still couldn’t forget the day they broke up.

suppress his urge to see her. IfI don’t see her, I won’t lose

and couldn’t stop himself from driving

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her, however, she wasn’t

a young gentleman. A famous romance film was playing in

on a date with that man and

the man

near the entrance to the Miller residence. A myriad of emotions brewed within him. as he

were younger and living with fewer responsibilities, he would’ve rushed out of the car

could do other than hide

happy with her date, and she was willing to spend more time

dark, tears suddenly formed

to her

She was visibly stunned

raised his chin and gestured for her to get into his car. “Get into the car.

refused to do as she

steps away and was about to get the security guards to open the gate for her when Alfred grabbed her arm

got in as well and turned to look at

deny it. She answered flatly, “Yes. He’s nice, and he’s met Berthold. He’s willing

when

as his child’s father, he would have dismissed

another man, and his son was about

took a

was a handsome man, so even when he was smoking, he still looked

man.

After all, he was sixteen years older than her and was rough with her. Once, she even

in bed until dawn. As he looked back on those times, he couldn’t help but feel remorse for his actions toward her.

the cigarette smoke filled the car.

pleaded weakly, “Let me out of

the question that had been