Crystal's One Night of Love

He was excellent at kissing.

Their lips and tongues intertwined, and he cradled her in his arms, letting her whole body rest against him.

Even though Melora had been in a relationship before, she still couldn’t resist the allure of this moment.

When Alfred finally released her, her legs were like jelly. If he hadn’t been holding her, she might have fallen to the ground. In the end, she leaned against his shoulder, not knowing what to do.

She had just kissed Crystal’s uncle…

Her ears were buzzing.

There was the noise of people having fun in the private room one moment and Alfred’s heartbeat the next.

Alfred was beginning to sober up.

Before bringing her here, he had felt conflicted.

Now, in this enclosed space, she was trembling just from kissing him. She was as green and innocent as an unripe fruit.

Though she was lovely, she didn’t quite fit into his world.

Alfred gently patted her head, his voice tender. “Melora, I’ve told you before that someone my age isn’t suitable for a young girl like you. You see, even when we’re out for a bit of fun, it’s all part of social obligations. There’s no time for true relaxation.”

His voice suddenly turned hoarse. “Don’t fall for me.”

It was a tender moment, yet he uttered these cruel words of rejection.

Melora had her pride too, and with tears in her eyes, she retorted, “I didn’t fall for you!”

It was just a kiss, after all.

She didn’t care that much.

At those words, Alfred seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, but there was a hint of disappointment in his eyes. He quickly concealed it with his usual composure.

Later, he bade farewell to his old classmates.

Eras was surprised. “Leaving already? We were waiting for you to play cards together. The game is just heating up.”

Alfred skillfully excused himself and left with Melora.

As they sat in the car, both of them felt uneasy.

They remained in silence for a while. Alfred lit a cigarette to ease his troubled emotions.

Melora spoke softly. “Let me drive. I’ll take you back to the hotel.”

Alfred was quite surprised.

He had been involved with women before, especially those from privileged backgrounds. They often had a temper and had certain expectations, whether it was an apology or some emotional commitment, especially after what happened.

Melora’s simplicity and lack of a hidden agenda were a rare luxury.

They switched seats.

had been waiting. there for a while, and as soon as the car stopped and the door opened, he caught a whiff

had consumed was potent, and now

before, but now his steps were

that Melora help Alfred up to his room. He explained, “It wouldn’t look

Melora agreed.

their

three of them stood in the elevator in awkward

tension in the air and wondered if

thinking this, the elevator stopped on the

who appeared rather surprised to

but mock, “Oh, so you didn’t answer my calls or want to listen to my explanations because you’ve found yourself a new man, huh? Melora, how old is he

welling up

Robert before, and their breakup had

did he have

find the right words to retort.

to say some

me will definitely be satisfied. As for you, Mr. Sloan, I’m not so sure. You’ve set off too many fireworks outside; I wonder if you’ll go soft at home?”

wanted to explode with anger, but Alfred continued while adjusting his shirt, “You’re Robert Sloan,

Robert was stunned.

Alfred Lodge?

actually Alfred

feelings for four years and used her to send John

that Alfred Lodge

he been doing during those four years?

Robert felt lost.

asked her to

he immediately turned to Leslie and said, “Go check on Sloan Group! If there are any

understood Alfred’s bad mood. It was probably more about the young lady and less about

long as we investigate thoroughly, we’ll find

did Alfred calm

his shirt, and as if he had just remembered, he said casually, “Personally arrange for the driver to

there had been a disagreement between them.

off and that Alfred was being extra considerate

he had also helped her out. Nevertheless, Melora wasn’t the type to cling to a man. Besides, her feelings for Alfred were still

best not to see him again…

when she left, she couldn’t help

holding a bathrobe and watching

“Mr. Alfred.”

words, her eyes slightly moist. She knew Alfred was the type who wouldn’t be interested in an immature

her head, she

the bathrobe down and slowly sat on the couch.

he had felt

surprised because he knew that he clearly preferred women who were more sophisticated and seductive. Even if they were a bit pretentious, he didn’t mind as they didn’t him and knew

it had been a while since he had

in thought, his phone rang. It was his mother, calling from

Lucia was anxious.

Crystal already, so why hasn’t he brought her back

a chuckle, “Crystal is on a business trip in Hulcaster Shell head to Coldbridge to visit

then brought up the topic of his marriage again