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.

silently drove them to the hotel’s underground parking lot. Leslie had been waiting. there for a while, and as soon as the car stopped and the door

potent, and now he was starting

hadn’t noticed it before, but now his steps were a

to his room. He explained, “It wouldn’t look good if someone takes a picture of him like

Melora agreed.

this might be the end of their private interactions,

them stood in

air and wondered if something had

thinking this, the elevator stopped

outside was Robert, who appeared rather surprised to see them.

found yourself a new man, huh? Melora, how old is he now? He’s at least thirty-five years old, right?

welling

before, and their breakup

he have to question

she couldn’t find the right words to

say some more

woman who ends up with me will definitely be satisfied.

but Alfred continued while adjusting his

Robert was stunned.

Alfred Lodge?

is actually

realization hit him like a bolt of lightning. He suddenly recalled how he had toyed with. Crystal’s feelings for four years and used

believe that Alfred Lodge from Coldbridge was Crystal’s uncle.

so, what had he been doing during those four years?

Robert felt lost.

concerned for Melora, asked her to accompany him

turned to Leslie and said, “Go check on

shrewd person he was, understood Alfred’s bad mood. It was probably more about the young

“As long as we investigate thoroughly, we’ll find something!”

Alfred calm down.

as if he had just remembered, he said casually, “Personally arrange for the driver to take her back home.”

Leslie was sure that there had been a disagreement between

that something was off and that Alfred was being extra considerate toward

helped her out. Nevertheless, Melora wasn’t the type

maybe it was best not to

when she left, she couldn’t

was holding a bathrobe and watching her, his

“Mr. Alfred.”

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

head, she left

and slowly sat

he had felt a pang of reluctance.

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

had been a while since he had been with a

his phone rang. It was his

Lucia was anxious.

already, so why hasn’t he brought her

reassured her and said with a chuckle, “Crystal is on a business trip in Hulcaster Shell head to

then brought up the topic of his marriage again