Crystal's One Night of Love

Upon returning to the banquet hall, Crystal found the atmosphere as lively as ever.

She was the focal point of the entire event. Other than being the daughter-in-law of the Miller family, it was also due to the news from before. Everyone closely observed her interaction with Henry, hoping to find a clue.

Unfortunately, their attempts were futile due to Crystal’s gracious behavior.

She sat beside Henry, gently leaning against his shoulder and humbly listening to him talking business. with others. Whenever there was something she could contribute, she would politely interject.

Instead, it was Clementine who stood out among the sea of men.

Feeling smug, she was about to flirt with Henry when the latter took off his jacket and covered his wife’s lap with it. While doing so, he said gently, “You must be cold. I told you to put on something thicker before we came. Look at how well Miss Dynah takes care of herself.”

The crowd turned to Clementine, who was dressed in a fur coat and sweating profusely from the heat.

She felt embarrassed when she heard that.

Robert, who had arrived late, coincidentally heard the comment and flashed a faint smile in response.

The sight of her ex naturally made her jealous. Of all the men Clementine had been with, Robert was her one true love. Yet, he only had eyes for Crystal.

Her lips trembling, Clementine said, “I have a big present for you today, Mr. Sloan!”

Robert glanced at Crystal.

Even though she was keeping a low profile by Henry’s side, he quickly spotted the watch on her wrist.

It was a matching watch with Henry’s.

The sight made him realize how Henry could be so confident.

Although Crystal had her reservations about the marriage and might not be particularly happy, she was still willing to stay in it due to the past memories she shared with Henry.

As long as Henry didn’t do anything wrong, she would never leave him.

The epiphany caused Robert’s eyes to darken.

He took a seat two chairs away from Crystal. With a stroke of luck, the two guests between them went off to answer their respective calls. Robert seized upon the opportunity to move closer, resulting in Crystal being flanked by him on one side and Henry on the other.

chancellor was announcing the contributions made by the school

million took the top spot, putting her in the limelight

and gently bowed in acknowledgment.

with confidence. The donation was her first step in entering Barnwood’s high society. She wanted

at Crystal, whom she had prepared a massive surprise for.

main screen began playing a clip of the school’s history and main

business or networking below the

until twenty minutes had passed that someone below shouted, “Hey, isn’t

quickly descended upon the hall.

they were greeted by the sight of twenty-year-old Crystal standing under the sycamore tree.

sunlight that filtered through the green leaves showered her in a golden hue.

the equally young Robert. Blushing slightly, she bravely

had a

bike to her side and said softly,

with his feet pushing off the ground, Crystal hastily pulled the hem of his white shirt.

the scene shifted

there was no

on the table, sleeping. There seemed to be dark circles

who was reading opposite her, put down his book and stared at her upon noticing that she was

minute later, he leaned in to give her a kiss.

silence fell upon the banquet hall. Some of

the most

probably had a crush on

you see the scowl on

Robert’s face was gloomier

Now that they were broadcasted to his face, he couldn’t help but

fool could tell that he liked Crystal, yet he

much pain that his face was twisted. It took a lot out of him to

loved Crystal, but he had lost his way when he was intoxicated by the desire

knew that the scenes would have an emotional impact on Henry, he couldn’t bring himself to be complacent, for he was the biggest loser of

her wineglass at him and asked softly, “Do you like my big

plan! I not only made Robert suffer but

expected, Henry was affected by the touching scene of two innocent