Crystal's One Night of Love

There days elapsed

Alfred arrived from Collbridge. The vehicle cante to a halt and the chauffeur opened the door for hurr

Alfred’s heart way laden with emotion

He had initially thought poorly of Henry, but as years passed, it became evident that Henry’s love for Crystal was genuine. Now that his memo were failing. Henry was meticulously organizing matters for

his wife and daughter while he was still lucid

Alfred could not help but feel a pang of sympathy for a parties involved in the situation

Stepping into the foyer, he spotted Henry seated on the sola, seemingly engrossed in an old newspaper

Alfred paced over asking in a subdued voice, “Is Crystal not here?”

Henry looked up, seemingly surprised, before he stood up. “She went to Seeas Corporation to handle

some matters.”

Alfred was aware that Henry had transferred ownership of Seeas Corporation to Crystal.

He was unsure how to proceed.

Ultimately, what came out of his mouth was, “Well, that’s good. I have something I want to discuss with you privately.”

Henry could guess that Alfred had to have something important to talk about with the abruptness of his visit, so with a faint smile, he said, “Let’s talk upstairs in the study.”

When they went upstairs, Alfred sat down and started smoking continuously. Then, he glanced up at Henry and asked, “How are you doing?”

Henry paused in his coffee brewing.

In a soft but firm voice, he said, “Not very good.”

Then, he served the coffee to Alfred and sat down opposite him.

Alfred struggled to quell his agitation and extinguished his cigarette.

His gaze rested on Henry for a moment. After weighing his words, he divulged, “I’ve received some intelligence. Audrey’s access to that drug might have connections with her producer-ex-husband Surveillance records suggest that her ex-husband visited her at the hospital. He was brought in for questioning, but with his cunning and lack of substantial evidence, he was ultimately released due to his influential position”

Hezury sipped his coffee thoughtfully.

gain a foothold in the Kingdom of Brundela. Now, he works as a producer in the country.

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Henry rose from his seat and kneeled before Alfred

helped Henry up “Henry, what are you doing’ This

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and ragged, resonated. “My father still has many years ahead of him, and Crystal though capsabile, is still weak. With two children to care for. I implore you to

not pleased with these words

me make this clear. You can’t simply pass the responsibility of your entire family to me. While you would be living without

i gaze

helplessness. “Uncle Alfred, I used to tell Crystal not to give up on me-to find me if I ever wentnissing. But who can foresee the future 1 I just want her to

compounded Henry’s concerti, especially now

meticulous planning was his way of ensuring

grew heavier when he

cigarette in silence and gently patted Henry’s

voice, he continued. “Don’t be away for so long. Remember to meniru soon. Crystal and the

you, and we we await your

onto

departing

was balancing a tray of food in her hands, and the good

her Ennually, he fished out a cigareste from his per 3 s

telt a pang of disconfort and low gor her own grievances

faded even

once held dear, he felt a wave of sentiments wash

challenging, yet, as he compared it to Henry’s, it seemed

obligations on official matters

Melora’s head. “I’m heading off now. Call me if you need anything”

“Okay,” Melora acknowledged.

her for a moment longer, his gaze lingering, before retracting his hand and descending the stairs with

he suddenly turned to ask, “How… are things going with

Melora paused.

was laced with bitterness. “We didn’t get along, so we

her disappear around the

that her matchmaking session had failed, but he could not bring himself to feel that. After all, he was acutely aware that, if not for him

was the one