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.

most tender tone possible, “What’s the matter? You’re more clingy than Skyler. Do

hugged him tighter and murmured, “Stop talking, Henry! Let

wanted to embrace

held her waist, and after some time, he lowered his head to kiss her. “Be gentle whenever you

hummed in acknowledgment.

She’ll oppose me in everything when she isn’t happy with me, but she’ll behave submissively when she’s willing to

when he would usually succumb to his lustful desires.

each other’s warmth to alleviate the pain that

when Alfred got into the car, his driver asked, “Mr. Lodge, may I

to?”

someone kept popping up in his mind, interrupting his train of thought regarding the secrets of an important

his hoarse and

next day, Alfred had to return to Coldbridge immediately after the meeting. After all,

man.

years ago, not only had he been busy, but he had to tread

he was a highly respected man. Little did everyone know that he was a man who had to

two years, he still couldn’t forget the day

that night as he tried his best to suppress his urge to see her. IfI don’t see her, I won’t lose my rationality and fall in love like a clueless teenager. It’s been so long, and I thought I had already moved on and

and couldn’t stop himself from driving out alone to see

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he saw her, however, she wasn’t alone.

walking out of the movie theater with a young gentleman. A famous romance film was playing

with that man

did the man finally send

A myriad of emotions brewed within him. as he

younger and living with fewer responsibilities, he would’ve rushed out of the car and told the young man off.

could do other than hide and looked at them

drive away. She was happy with her date, and she was willing to spend more time with him to see how things would go. If everything goes well, we can even

the dark, tears suddenly formed in her eyes.

walked over to

back. She was visibly stunned and at a loss. She also looked wary.

for her to get into his car.

refused to do as she was

the gate for her when Alfred grabbed her arm and dragged her into his car.

well and turned to look at her. “Was that

didn’t deny it. She answered flatly, “Yes. He’s nice, and he’s met Berthold. He’s willing to accept

apple bobbed when he

that someone else would replace him as his child’s father, he

another man, and his

a cigarette and took a puff with his

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

man.

guilt. After all, he was sixteen years older than her and was

That particular night, he kept her awake in bed until dawn. As he looked back on

after, the cigarette smoke filled

times and pleaded weakly, “Let me out of

asked the question that had been on his mind, “How about you?