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 whiff of alcohol. He grinned and said, “Oh, you’ve

alcohol Alfred had consumed was potent, and now he

but now his steps were

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

Melora agreed.

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

three of them stood in

in the air and wondered if something had happened

as he was thinking this, the elevator stopped

appeared rather surprised

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 satisfy you?”

was furious, tears welling up in

had genuinely liked Robert before, and their

did he have to

find the right words to retort.

to say some more hurtful

woman who ends up with me will definitely

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

Robert was stunned.

Alfred Lodge?

actually Alfred Lodge?

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

Lodge from Coldbridge was Crystal’s uncle.

been doing during those four

Robert felt lost.

asked her to accompany him to his suite.

on Sloan Group!

bad mood. It was probably more about the

“As long as we investigate

Alfred calm

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

was sure that there had been a disagreement between

something was off and that Alfred was

Nevertheless, Melora wasn’t the type

maybe it was best not to

left, she couldn’t

was holding a bathrobe

“Mr. Alfred.”

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

she

and slowly sat on the

now, he had felt

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.

while since he

he was lost in thought, his phone rang.

Lucia was anxious.

found Crystal already, so why hasn’t

reassured her and said with a chuckle, “Crystal is on a business trip in Hulcaster Shell

topic of his marriage