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”

chuckle as he pulled out a chair and turned

but feel a flutter

here whenever I come over. How did he

a book, settled into the seat, and began reading

gesture, he bought Crystal a cup

but cast another glance at Henry, surprised that he

coffee and took a seat, savoring it while silently perusing the books. Numerous eyes were drawn to him,

indifferent to the multitude of curious onlookers.

wonder just how suave one had to be to disregard those

studying

particularly his prominent nose. Will his nose clash with a woman’s when he kisses her? Crystal, what on earth are you thinking? Don’t you like Robert? Why are you even imagining

hastily averted her gaze.

eyes and silently

sitting right across from him. The twenty-year-old Crystal, still pure and innocent, and had yet to be involved with Robert for four

desire to pursue a romantic relationship with her, one that would eventually lead

Henry flipped the pages of the book slowly.

library from four in the afternoon until seven in the evening, showing

bit drowsy, Crystal stretched out on the table and drifted off

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

many people around him

on him, but he refused to be deterred. He

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

kiss on her lips.

all around them.

from the other campus? Who is

it on the academy’s web forum, featuring Crystal’s face and

long before everyone discovered that he was none other than Henry Miller, the heir to the Miller Corporation, the founder of

forum instantly

ice cream while scrolling through her phone, nearly sprayed a mouthful of it in Zachary’s direction. She hastily swallowed and clutched her phone,

bad intentions since he kept staring at Crystal’s

also

Isn’t Henry extremely picky? Hasn’t he been completely scandal-free? He’s never spared a second glance at any

“I bet he wasn’t thinking

“What do you mean by that? Are you suggesting that Crystal is inferior, and only Mr. Miller is exceptional? Ha! If that were true,

ran after

a sensation, Crystal was

the library’s cozy ambiance, under the gentle glow of the lights, she gradually opened her eyes to find a handsome

leaning way too close to me!

held delicately between his slender fingers, he offered a faint smile. “Crystal, could you lend me two hundred? I left my wallet behind

slight blush tinted Crystal’s delicate

not a wealthy scion? Yet he still needs to borrow money

book with a determined expression,

realized that she had also left her wallet

discerned that she didn’t have any money. Therefore, he said with a hint of a drawl, “I had enough money for a

a

lip. “I’ll Venmo you

flashed her a smile. “I didn’t bring my phone.”

did you bring then?”

to check the time on his wrist, adorned with a several-million-dollar Patek Philippe watch. “Here’s an idea,” he suggested. “I’ll give you a ride home on my bicycle. You must have

affluent family in the prime of her youth. “Fine. Come home with

that how all capitalists get rich?

to walk ahead,

at

her that her first kiss had been

his hands and cast a slow, piercing glance in that student’s direction. The student dared not utter a word. In an arrogant manner, he

the library exchanged glances.

dare to discuss in hushed tones. “He’s pursuing Crystal, isn’t he? He gave us several thousand. How generous! In

and twelve times,”

so

their gossip, Madison rushed over and asked,

left with someone.”

Miller sent

inwardly. So fast?

Henry trailed behind

around and looked at

his youthful appearance, I really

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

got on

behind him, fuming

nearby noticed them and turned their attention in their direction. Henry swiftly removed his