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.

the door opened, he caught a

consumed was potent, and now he was starting to feel its effects.

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

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

Melora agreed.

of their private interactions, especially since

stood in the elevator in

wondered if something had happened during the

he was thinking this, the elevator stopped on the first

outside was Robert, who appeared rather surprised to

couldn’t help 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 now? He’s at

welling up in her eyes.

before, and their breakup had been because

have to question

she couldn’t find the right words to retort.

to say some

up with me will definitely be

his shirt, “You’re Robert Sloan, right?

Robert was stunned.

Alfred Lodge?

is actually Alfred

he had toyed with. Crystal’s feelings for four years and used her to send John to prison while currying favor

couldn’t believe that Alfred Lodge from Coldbridge was

had he been doing during those four years?

Robert felt lost.

asked her to accompany him

entered the room, he immediately turned to Leslie and said, “Go check on Sloan Group! If there are any loopholes, have the investigation team go

understood Alfred’s bad mood. It was

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

Alfred

shirt, and as if he had just remembered, he said casually, “Personally arrange for

there had been a disagreement between them.

sensed that something was off and that Alfred was being extra considerate toward Melora.

Nevertheless, Melora wasn’t the type to cling to a man. Besides, her

it was best not to see him again…

couldn’t help

was holding a bathrobe and watching her, his

“Mr. Alfred.”

softly uttered those words, her eyes slightly moist. She knew Alfred was the

she left

bathrobe down and

had felt a pang

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

had been a while since he

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

Lucia was anxious.

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

a business trip in Hulcaster Shell head to Coldbridge to visit you after she’s

then brought up the topic