Crystal's One Night of Love

Two weeks later, Clementine’s husband’s coal mine ran into deep trouble.

The tragedy from four years ago that resulted in the loss of five lives had been exposed for all to see. Thus, the once mighty coal magnate found himself behind bars, facing a minimum of twenty years in prison.

Clementine’s world came crashing down.

She wanted to see Alfred, but Leslie intercepted her.

His tone was grave. “Miss Dynah, Mr. Lodge had long-term plans for cooperation with you, but it turns out your husband has a shady past, so we’ll have to reconsider.”

Even Clementine, slow to catch on, sensed something amiss.

However, given her status, she couldn’t challenge Alfred. She could only plead for leniency.

Leslie remained calm. “Miss Dynah, have you ever thought about who you might have offended?”

Clementine was taken aback. After a long pause, she murmured, “It’s Crystal!”

Leslie didn’t directly respond to that. He only said, “Mr. Lodge’s sister passed away at a young age, so he poured all his affection onto Miss Lodge. Think about the depth of that love, Miss Dynah. Since you acted without doing thorough research beforehand, you merely brought trouble upon yourself!”

With that, he left.

Clementine sat alone in the room, feeling utterly defeated.

She held a cup of coffee, trying to steady her trembling hands. In truth, she couldn’t believe that after years of hard work, she was still defeated by Crystal.

Crystal didn’t take direct action, yet she had defeated Clementine easily.

No, this can’t go on. Jerry mustn’t fall. Even if I have to humbly plead with Crystal, I’ve got to protect Jerry!

As Clementine stepped out, she found that it was raining. The early autumn day, which had felt stifling just a while ago, was now cool and refreshing.

Outside the mansion, the rain was a gentle drizzle.

Crystal sat in the gazebo in the backyard, arranging a vase of flowers she had personally grown.

The housekeeper approached, speaking softly. “Mrs. Miller, Miss Dynah would like to see you.”

Crystal blinked lightly.

-She had already seen the news today and had anticipated Clementine’s visit, but she hadn’t expected it to

be so soon.

Smiling faintly, she said, “Tell her I’m not in.”

The servant nodded and left.

At the villa’s entrance, Clementine paced anxiously with her umbrella.

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She sought Crystal out of necessity.

We were old classmates, after all. For the sake of an old friendship, her helping me shouldn’t be too difficult as long as I’m willing to set aside my pride.

From a distance, she saw the housekeeper walking over with an umbrella.

“Miss Dynah, I’m sorry, but Mrs. Miller isn’t home. Please come back another time.”

Clementine knew it was just an excuse. Crystal was clearly inside.

Unwilling to give up, she abandoned her dignity and screamed, “Crystal! I know you’re in there. Why won’t you see me? Yes, it’s my fault for revealing your secret, and I’m sorry, but it doesn’t really affect you, does it? Do you have to force me into a corner to be satisfied?”

The housekeeper’s face soured. “Miss Dynah, please don’t make things difficult for us.”

Mrs. Miller is quite lenient, but if Mr. Miller comes home and finds out, he’ll surely question me.

Furious, Clementine dropped her umbrella and clung to the ornate black gate, shaking it desperately. Her ugly words poured out relentlessly. “Crystal, come out! What’s with this act? Do you think you’re better than me? Have you forgotten how you pursued Robert back in the day? You said you’d love Robert forever! Hah, just like me, you only love power!”

added, “I can’t find an ounce of genuine affection for Henry in you! Crystal, this is

she decided to throw all pretenses aside.

heard it all..

the

she raged like a shrew in the rain, spewing harsh words from her mouth.

it up, Crystal! You’ve lost the joy of being a woman! I bet even sleeping with Robert would give you more

golden Bentley pulled up slowly before the window rolled down halfway.

his face stoic and devoid of expression, heard every

turned and rushed toward the car, ignoring the rainwater pouring into her mouth. She pleaded desperately, “Mr. Miller, please help me!

relied on her charms, hoping to evoke some

she felt that the man before her wasn’t finding satisfaction in his marriage, and she believed she could make him happy.

golden Bentley Continental came to a halt,

an exquisite suit, Henry sat in the car, exuding an air of icy sophistication

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she was being

men, she still found allure in

She envied Crystal.

from his cigarette, glancing at Clementine. One look from him was enough to make a

“Help

was cold and disdainful. “All along, your husband’s troubles are entirely my doing. Miss Dynah.

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found Clementine, with her track record, utterly

his

turned to the security and said, “Why are you still standing there? Drag her away!

way.”

was taken

started moving again, it suddenly stopped once more when it passed

Crystal a great deal! If you persist

person Clementine held most dear was Robert.

him at the

that, Henry believed, would be Clementine’s breaking

window rolled

aloof man in the car drove into

couldn’t help but scream.

run into bad luck, yet why was the whole world rushing

Bentley came

the car, quietly smoking

from earlier still echoed

You’ve lost the joy of being a woman! I bet even sleeping with Robert would give you

have cared,

like him, he cared a great deal about not

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his wife happy.

Robert couldn’t

of memories together, after all.

whether those memories were good or bad, they

out of the car and walked straight toward the

still arranging that vase

asked softly, “Is

gently draped it over her slender shoulders. “It’s getting chilly. Why sit outside?”

quite comfortable out

down to kiss

shoulders. Later, he sat in a chair, and she settled

the ground as

his shoulder and murmured,

teasing her, “What are you thinking, Mrs. Miller? Skyler and Remi are around, you know?”

what was on his mind.

caressing his handsome face. “Your parents took them away. They said they wanted to give us some time

held her waist.

both of them fell into silence.

actually quite good as they got along well. He was attentive, and she was gentle. However, it was lacking passion, and their life was more mundane than a long-married couple’s.

weeks later, Clementine’s coal magnate husband was confirmed guilty and faced

Divorce was inevitable.

Clementine got around five hundred million in cash. It was quite a long way