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.

lot. Leslie had been waiting. there for a while, and as soon as the car stopped and the door opened, he caught a whiff of alcohol. He grinned and said, “Oh, you’ve had quite a bit to drink, Mr. Lodge!

alcohol Alfred had consumed was potent, and now he

before, but now

his room. He explained, “It wouldn’t

Melora agreed.

that this might be the end of their private interactions, especially since they would soon be family.

of them stood in the elevator

felt the tension in the air and wondered if something had happened during

the

outside was Robert, who appeared rather

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

furious, tears welling up in her

and their breakup had been because of

right did he have

she couldn’t find the right words

say some

woman who ends up with me will definitely be satisfied. As

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

Robert was stunned.

Alfred Lodge?

is actually Alfred

like a bolt of lightning. He suddenly recalled how he had toyed with. Crystal’s feelings for four years and used her to send John to prison while currying favor with the

couldn’t believe that Alfred Lodge

been doing

Robert felt lost.

Melora, asked her to

room, he immediately turned to Leslie and said, “Go check on

Alfred’s bad mood. It was probably more about the

said, “As long as we investigate

did Alfred calm

remembered, he said casually, “Personally arrange for the

had been a disagreement

sensed that something was off and that Alfred was

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

maybe it was best not to see him again…

couldn’t help but

holding a bathrobe and watching her, his

“Mr. Alfred.”

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

head, she left with Leslie.

and

had felt a pang of

and seductive. Even if they were a bit pretentious, he didn’t mind as they didn’t him and knew how

a while since he

his phone rang. It was his

Lucia was anxious.

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

a business trip

then brought up the topic