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.

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! Thanks for your

was potent, and now he was starting to

but now his steps were

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

Melora agreed.

their private interactions, especially since they would

three of them stood in the elevator in

tension in the air and wondered if

the

who appeared rather surprised to see

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 least thirty-five years old, right?

tears welling

their breakup had been because

did he have to question her?

the

ready to say some

Alfred casually struck a high-quality match, lighting a cigarette. He said nonchalantly, “No matter my age, any woman who ends up with me will definitely be

explode with anger, but Alfred continued while adjusting his

Robert was stunned.

Alfred Lodge?

uncle is actually Alfred Lodge?

how he had toyed with. Crystal’s feelings for four years and

couldn’t believe that Alfred Lodge from Coldbridge

had he been doing during those four years?

Robert felt lost.

asked her to accompany him

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

was, understood Alfred’s bad mood. It was probably

long as we investigate thoroughly,

then did Alfred

just remembered, he said casually, “Personally arrange for the

had been a disagreement between them.

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

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

maybe it was best not to

when she left, she couldn’t help but glance back.

holding a bathrobe and watching her, his

“Mr. Alfred.”

knew Alfred was the

head, she left

the bathrobe down and slowly sat on the

he had felt a

women who were more sophisticated and seductive. Even if they were a bit pretentious,

while since he had been

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

Lucia was anxious.

already, so why hasn’t he brought her

a chuckle, “Crystal is on a business trip in Hulcaster Shell head to Coldbridge to visit you after she’s done”

the topic of his marriage