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”

a soft chuckle as he pulled out a

feel a flutter

always prefer sitting here whenever I come over. How

offer. She casually selected a book, settled into the seat, and began reading

and, as a thoughtful gesture, he bought Crystal

couldn’t help but cast another

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

unperturbed, seemingly indifferent to the multitude of curious onlookers.

be to disregard those admiring looks and remain unaffected by them.

studying his

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

averted her

Henry lifted his eyes and silently

and had yet to be involved with Robert for

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

at resisting temptation, Henry flipped the pages

at the library from four in the afternoon until seven in

drowsy, Crystal stretched out on the table and drifted off

quietly. approached her. With gentle care, he

people around him were watching.

their eyes on him, but he refused to be deterred. He

It’s perfectly justified

landed a light kiss on her

all around

like Robert from the other campus? Who is

the moment and posted it on the academy’s web forum, featuring Crystal’s face and a clear profile of Henry. It didn’t

long before everyone discovered that he was none other than Henry Miller, the heir to the Miller Corporation, the founder of the Adroit Law Firm, and a graduate of a prestigious institution known worldwide.

academy’s web forum instantly flooded

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

Miller! I knew he harbored bad intentions since he kept staring at Crystal’s legs!

also

He’s never spared a second glance at any girl, except for Audrey. How could he kiss Crystal right after meeting her?

his throat. “I bet he wasn’t thinking

you suggesting that Crystal is inferior,

hurriedly ran after

sensation, Crystal was totally unaware of it.

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

way too close to

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

slight blush tinted Crystal’s delicate face.

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

a determined

her pockets and realized that she had also left

he said with a hint of a drawl, “I had enough money

a loss for

her lip. “I’ll Venmo you some money.”

smile. “I didn’t bring my

bring

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

of her youth. “Fine. Come home with me, and I’ll give

that how all capitalists

was so angry that she chose to walk ahead, refusing to

at

her that

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

students in the library exchanged glances.

pursuing Crystal, isn’t he? He gave us several thousand. How generous! In fact, when

hundred and twelve times,” someone

so beautiful!”

they were engrossed in their gossip, Madison

left

sent

gasped inwardly. So

Henry trailed behind Crystal, smoking leisurely.

suddenly turned around and looked at

smoking. Aside from his youthful appearance, I really can’t

a light chuckle as he extinguished his cigarette. Then, he rolled out a

got on the bicycle.

behind him, fuming and grumbling

direction. Henry swiftly removed his coat and tossed it to her, saying,