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.

parking 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!

potent, and now he was

but now his steps were a bit

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

Melora agreed.

end of their private interactions, especially since they

of them stood in the elevator in awkward

tension in the air and wondered if something had happened

was thinking this, the elevator stopped

Robert, who appeared rather surprised to

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

tears welling up

had genuinely liked Robert before, and their breakup had been because of his

did he have to question

couldn’t find the

say some

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 satisfied. As for you, Mr.

wanted to explode with anger, but Alfred continued while adjusting his

Robert was stunned.

Alfred Lodge?

uncle is actually Alfred Lodge?

bolt of lightning. He suddenly recalled how he had toyed with. Crystal’s feelings for four years and used her to send John to

believe that Alfred Lodge from Coldbridge was Crystal’s

had he been

Robert felt lost.

for Melora, asked her to accompany him to his

and said, “Go check on Sloan

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

said, “As long as we investigate thoroughly, we’ll

then did Alfred calm

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

there had been

and that Alfred was being extra considerate

type to cling to a man. Besides, her feelings for Alfred were still unclear

it was best not to see him

she left, she couldn’t help

bathrobe and watching her, his

“Mr. Alfred.”

those words, her eyes slightly moist. She knew Alfred was the type who

her head, she left

put the bathrobe down and slowly sat on

had felt

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

while since he

his phone rang. It was his mother,

Lucia was anxious.

why hasn’t he

chuckle, “Crystal is on a business trip in Hulcaster Shell head to Coldbridge to visit you after

brought up the topic of his