Crystal's One Night of Love

At twenty years old, Crystal radiated vitality. Her cheeks were plumper, and her legs were fairer and more slender than they were now. The shorts she wore accentuated the illusion of astonishingly long legs, and at faint pink hue graced the back of her knees.

Even her waist was thinner than he had imagined.

Despite being aware it was a dream, the vividness of the moment made Henry’s scalp tingle. His emotions. surged, and an overwhelming desire welled up within him to reach out and grab her hand, to stop her.

Crystal, it’s been seven days since I last spoke to you.

Crystal brushed past him.

Perhaps it was because of his exceptional looks or refined demeanor, but she couldn’t resist stealing another glance at Henry.

Henry stared at her intently, the corner of his lips curving into a slight smile.

Just then, someone called out. “Crystal!”

Madison sprinted over, with Zachary in close pursuit.

When Madison reached them, she studied Henry from head to toe before turning her gaze to Crystal, the look in her eyes inexplicable.

She recognized the man before her as an upstart in the legal community.

He has an outstanding background and a regal appearance. How exciting!

Crystal stopped in her tracks.

Zachary shot Henry a look of surprise. “What brings you to Barnwood’s Royal Academy of Music, Mr. Miller?”

However, the latter never took his eyes off Crystal, merely uttering slowly, “I came here to find a book in the library, but I don’t know how to get there.”

Zachary turned to Madison. “Why don’t we take Mr. Miller there?”

With a mischievous twinkle in her eyes, Madison held Zachary’s arm. “Let Crystal lead the way. She’s free anyway. Didn’t you say you’d take me out for ice cream?”

Zachary flashed a smile at Crystal, carrying himself with the air of a scion. “Well then, Crystal, would you mind escorting Mr. Miller over? He’s a friend of mine.”

Crystal shifted her gaze to Henry.

This man appears to be twenty-four years old and a lawyer. Why did he come to our music academy looking for a book?

Henry willingly allowed her to scrutinize him.

His dark eyes remained locked onto her as he flashed a faint grin. With a smooth, practiced motion, he retrieved a cigarette from his coat pocket, inclined his head, and ignited it. He took a drag with ag air of masculinity that exuded both coolness and dignity.

Crystal was mesmerized.

She used to think Robert was good-looking, but now she realized there was someone even more attractive. than him.

“Let’s go!” Henry gestured.

Instinctively, Crystal followed him, momentarily forgetting that even though he claimed not to know the way, he was indeed heading in the right direction.

Behind them, Zachary had his arms wrapped around Madison. She commented with a smile, “Zachary, there’s something peculiar about the way Mr. Miller looks at Crystal. It’s almost as if he’s gazing at his wife. His eyes have drifted down her legs more than once.”

Zachary gave her a light flick on the forehead.

“Impossible! Mr. Miller just recently split up with his girlfriend and is heartbroken. Although Crystal is attractive, she’s not his type. He’s very picky! The son of the richest family in Barnwood is never short of girlfriends!”

Madison, clearly displeased, snorted coldly. “Is his ex-girlfriend some sort of goddess in terms of beauty?”

Zachary quickly uttered an apology.

Crystal brought Henry to the library.

The twenty-year-old girl looked charming even without makeup, her lips adorned with a natural rosy hue, and her teeth gleaming pearly white.

She gazed at the attractive man and spoke in a soft tone, “Mr. Miller, please take your time browsing for the book you’re searching for. The library doesn’t close until nine in the evening.”

Without uttering a word in response, Henry walked silently to one of the library’s seats. He couldn’t help but recall this place-it was where he had seen Crystal sprawled across the table, being kissed by Robert back then.

Henry tenderly caressed the back of the chair with his slender fingers, his actions carrying a sense of gentleness, as though he were caressing a lover.

For some reason, it made Crystal blush.

Henry raised his gaze, his dark eyes locking onto hers as he spoke in a slightly raspy voice, “Could you for me, Crystal? I’m worried I might lose my way trying to find the exit after delving into these books.”

Crystal snickered inwardly. Is he a fool or what? Has the bar for becoming a lawyer really sunk so low these days?

However, considering that he was Zachary’s friend, she forced a smile. “All right, but I have to be home by eight”

soft chuckle as he pulled out a chair and turned his gaze back to

couldn’t help but feel a flutter

prefer sitting here whenever I come over. How did he know? It must be just

settled into the

select some legal books and, as a thoughtful gesture, he bought Crystal a cup of Mandheling coffee from the small bar within the

happened to be her favorite. In response, Crystal couldn’t help but cast another glance at Henry, surprised

books. Numerous eyes were drawn to him, likely because of his composed presence, which appeared somewhat out of place,

he remained unperturbed, seemingly indifferent to the

wonder just how suave one had to be to disregard

found herself studying his features.

particularly his prominent nose. Will his nose clash with a woman’s when he kisses her? Crystal, what on earth are you

hastily averted

eyes and silently observed her.

The twenty-year-old Crystal, still pure and innocent, and had yet to be involved with Robert for four years, was a great

her, one that would eventually lead to more intimate connections.

the

until seven in the evening, showing no signs of any intention to leave.

Crystal stretched out on the table and drifted off to

book he had been reading on the table, Henry rose from his seat and quietly. approached her. With gentle care, he lifted her long, silky brown hair, revealing half of her delicate face.

many people around him

aware that many onlookers had their eyes on him, but he refused to be deterred. He

Crystal’s husband. It’s perfectly justified for me to

a light kiss on her lips.

sounded all around

from the other campus? Who

the academy’s web forum, featuring Crystal’s face and a clear

the Miller Corporation, the founder of the Adroit

instantly flooded

hastily swallowed and clutched her phone, exclaiming, “D”mn! This is absolutely ridiculous!

bad intentions since he kept

also

possible? Isn’t Henry extremely picky? Hasn’t he been completely scandal-free? He’s never spared a second glance at any girl, except for Audrey. How could

cleared his throat. “I bet he wasn’t thinking

shoulder in the process. “What do you mean by that? Are you suggesting that Crystal is

hurriedly ran after her.

Crystal was totally

she gradually opened her eyes to find a handsome face adorned with a

leaning way too close to

smile. “Crystal, could you lend me two hundred? I left my wallet behind when I came

tinted

Yet he still

returned the book with a

pockets and realized that she had also left her wallet

money. Therefore, he said with a hint of a drawl, “I

was at a loss for words.

lip. “I’ll Venmo

her a smile. “I

bring then?”

idea,” he suggested. “I’ll give you a ride home on my bicycle. You must have some pocket money,

from an affluent family in the prime of her youth. “Fine. Come home with me, and I’ll give you

how all capitalists get

was so angry that she chose to walk ahead, refusing

looked at her with sympathy.

trying to tell her that

student’s direction. The student dared not utter a word. In an

in the library exchanged

after Henry had departed did they dare to discuss in hushed tones. “He’s pursuing Crystal, isn’t he? He gave us several

and twelve times,”

so beautiful!”

engrossed in their gossip, Madison rushed over and asked,

left

sent

inwardly.

Henry trailed behind Crystal, smoking

suddenly turned around and looked at him.

Aside from his youthful appearance, I

as he extinguished his cigarette. Then, he rolled out a bicycle and requested Crystal to scan the code. She muttered while complying, “You better pay

on the

sat behind him, fuming and grumbling softly.

swiftly removed his coat and tossed it to her, saying, “Use this to cover