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.

for a while, and as soon as the car stopped and the door opened, he caught a whiff of

and now he was starting to

noticed it before, but now his steps were a bit

up to his room. He explained, “It wouldn’t look

Melora agreed.

end of their private interactions, especially

stood in the elevator in awkward silence.

in the air and wondered if something had

he was thinking this, the elevator

appeared

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? Can an older man like him

welling up

and their breakup had been because of

right did he have to question her?

couldn’t find the

ready to say some

lighting a cigarette. He said nonchalantly, “No matter my age, any woman who ends up with me will definitely be satisfied. As for

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

Robert was stunned.

Alfred Lodge?

is actually

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

that Alfred Lodge from Coldbridge

so, what had he been doing during those

Robert felt lost.

her to accompany him to

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

bad mood. It was probably more about the

said, “As long as

then did Alfred calm down.

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

sure that there had been a disagreement between them.

was off and that Alfred was

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

thought that maybe it was best not

when she left, she couldn’t

bathrobe and watching her, his

“Mr. Alfred.”

her eyes slightly moist. She knew Alfred was the type who wouldn’t be interested

head, she left with Leslie.

put the bathrobe down and

he had felt

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

been a while since he had been with

his phone rang.

Lucia was anxious.

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

“Crystal is on a business trip

up the topic of