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.

silently drove them to the hotel’s underground 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

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

now his steps were a

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

Melora agreed.

this might be the end of their private interactions, especially since they

them stood in the elevator in awkward

the air and wondered if something

as he was thinking this, the elevator stopped on the first floor.

appeared rather surprised to see

answer my calls or want to listen to my explanations because you’ve found yourself a new man, huh? Melora, how old is he

welling up in her

had genuinely liked Robert before, and their breakup

right did he have to question

the right words to

ready to say some more hurtful things.

woman who ends up with me will definitely be satisfied. As for you, Mr. Sloan, I’m not so sure. You’ve set

continued while adjusting his shirt, “You’re Robert Sloan, right? I’m Alfred Lodge, Crystal Winters’

Robert was stunned.

Alfred Lodge?

uncle is actually Alfred

hit him like a bolt of lightning. He suddenly recalled how he had toyed with. Crystal’s feelings for four years and used

couldn’t believe that Alfred Lodge

been doing during those four

Robert felt lost.

Melora, asked her to accompany

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

It was probably more about the young lady and less

as we investigate thoroughly, we’ll

did Alfred calm

if he had just remembered, he said casually,

that there had

was off and that Alfred was being extra

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

thought that maybe it was best not

she couldn’t help but

a bathrobe and watching

“Mr. Alfred.”

the type

she left with Leslie.

put the bathrobe down and slowly sat

felt a pang of reluctance.

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 him and knew how to read the situation.

since he

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

Lucia was anxious.

hasn’t he brought her

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

then brought up the topic of his marriage