Crystal's One Night of Love

Chapter 346 Lost The Joy Of Being A Woman 

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!”

affection for Henry in you! Crystal, this is your comeuppance, You’ve always trampled on me, and now

she decided to throw all pretenses

heard it

the security drive her

a shrew in the rain, spewing

Crystal! You’ve lost the joy of being a woman! I bet

pulled up slowly before the window rolled

stoic and devoid of expression,

rainwater pouring into her mouth. She pleaded desperately, “Mr. Miller, please help me! Can you get Crystal to spare my Jerry? I’ll do anything

charms, hoping to

felt that the man before her wasn’t finding satisfaction in his marriage, and she believed she

Bentley Continental came to a halt, its wipers swiping

an air of icy sophistication

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was being despicable.

men, she still found allure in a

She envied Crystal.

glancing at Clementine. One look from him was enough to make a woman’s

murmured, “Help me.”

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

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Clementine, with her track record, utterly repugnant.

extinguished his cigarette.

security and said, “Why are you

way.”

taken

car slowly started moving again, it suddenly stopped once more when

were frigid and unfeeling. “I care about Crystal a great deal! If you persist in

held most dear was

hated him at the

rock bottom, that,

rolled up.

car drove into the mansion, likely to console Crystal.

help but scream.

who had run into bad luck, yet why was the whole

golden Bentley came

car, quietly smoking

earlier still echoed

it up, Crystal! You’ve lost the joy of being a woman! I bet

have cared, but he did.

one born into privilege like him, he

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his wife happy.

Robert couldn’t forget Crystal.

years of memories together, after all.

good or bad, they had been in love once…

out of

that

Henry enter, she asked

his suit buttons, took off his jacket, and gently draped it over her slender shoulders. “It’s

quite comfortable

leaned down to kiss

his shoulders. Later, he sat in

jacket fell from her shoulders to the ground as his hand

his shoulder and murmured, “Let’s go inside.”

her, “What are

was on his

“Your parents took them away. They said they wanted to give us some time to bond.”

her

them fell into

relationship was actually quite good as they got along well. He was attentive, and she was gentle. However, it was lacking passion, and

guilty and faced a solid twenty years behind

Divorce was inevitable.

five hundred million in cash. It was quite a long way off

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