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Chapter 117
Chapter 117
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Crystal was mind blown as she heard that.
She didn’t like playing games when it came to romance. All she wanted was to be with the person she loved. Even if that person wasn’t Henry, she firmly believed that she would meet the right one eventually..
The woman ran off, terrified by Seth’s words.
Back in the gazebo, Seth returned to his usual demeanor and gazed at Crystal’s back expressionlessly.
Seeing that she had left her sweet–looking cocktail unfinished, the man picked up the glass, ran a finger across the edge where her lipstick stain remained, and downed the glass contents.
Women like Audrey weren’t hard to find in their circle.
They were always spoiled and willful like her.
The only difference was how they looked.
Crystal, however, was different. She had many desirable traits that most women in this circle didn’t. At the same time, she wasn’t small–minded due to her decent family background. She was practically the perfect wife.
Robert simply didn’t cherish her.
Meanwhile, Henry was too busy trying to maintain his dignity that he probably didn’t have time to tend to her.
A glint flashed in Seth’s eyes.
If you don’t know how to appreciate your girl, Henry, then I’ll do it for you.
Crystal walked into the banquet hall, having prepared herself prior.
Seth had told her that Henry and Audrey were dancing, and while she had imagined how enchanting they looked, seeing them in person was a completely different matter.
Indeed, the two looked perfect together. They seemed very much in sync with each other too, with Henry’s hand on Audrey’s waist and the latter spinning around him.
The elders watched on with a hint of sorrow in their eyes, lamenting over what a pity it was that the two made such a lovely pair but ended up going their separate ways.
Crystal observed the scene in silence, feeling thankful that she hadn’t dived too deep.
Thank goodness we’re not actually engaged. There’s no way I’d be able to handle watching this if we were.
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The song came to an end, and the dancing couple’s chests heaved slightly as the audience clapped.
Having grown up overseas, Audrey was passionate and open–minded, and she pecked Henry on the cheek in front of everyone. “We still make such a great team, Henry!”
The man froze briefly, not expecting her to kiss him.
Suddenly, he felt an unusual gaze on him and turned around slowly.
Crystal?
The woman stood among the crowd, watching him. Who knew how long she had been there?
As a man living together with her, he should’ve gone over to console her or at least explained the situation. Yet, he hesitated, for he had to make sure not to do anything that would humiliate Joshua. Moreover, tending to Crystal in front of all these elders would be no different from announcing an engagement.
Henry didn’t wish to be constrained.
He merely gazed at Crystal with a look that they both understood.
Without a doubt, Crystal knew what that look meant.
How could she not?
He knew she liked him, and he certainly knew what she wanted–a long, stable relationship.
He just wasn’t willing to give her that.
As the next song began to play, the elders urged Henry and Audrey to dance again. The man tried to say no, but Audrey giggled at him. “Are you worried that your girlfriend would be jealous? Or are you still so hung up on me that you’re afraid of dancing with me again?”
“You think too much,” Henry replied frostily, taking her by the waist once more.
Audrey was an excellent dancer, and in truth, the look of ambition and possessiveness in her eyes as she gazed at Henry could captivate any man.
Yet, Henry’s mind was full of other things–such as how Crystal’s slender waist fit in his hands better, especially when he held her from behind. He could never control himself whenever he did that.
Thinking about all these immediately made him lose interest in the dance. How he wished to take Crystal home and enjoy her to his heart’s content once this song was over.
Unfortunately, she left early.
The woman politely bid Julia goodbye, mentioning that she didn’t feel well and wanted to be
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taken home.
Julia was on the verge of tears.
Being a woman herself, she, too, knew how horrible her son’s actions were. They’ve already broken up long ago! Why are they still dancing with each other? What’s the point of him leaving his girlfriend on the sidelines and dancing with a woman who’s already engaged with a foreigner?
Julia couldn’t leave or allow others to laugh at the situation, so she secretly had Melora see Crystal off.
Melora was just as furious.
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The birthday girl went on a tirade about Audrey, accidentally divulging how the latter had. cheated on Henry in the process. “Thanks to that, she can count on never being a part of the Millers! So don’t worry, Crystal. My mom hates her guts!” she exclaimed, her delicate cheeks red with anger.
Crystal gazed at her.
She’s such a naive girl. It’s no wonder Henry dotes on her so much and hides Robert’s misdeeds from her. I can’t bring myself to hate her. I kind of like her, in fact.
At that thought, she sighed.
I can never be part of the Millers either, though.
Choosing not to say that out loud, Crystal took out a tiny but exquisite gift box and placed it in Melora’s hands.
“Happy birthday, Melora,” she said earnestly.
Despite being rather stone–hearted, Melora suddenly felt despondent. “You’re not breaking up with my brother, are you?” she asked, worried.
Breaking up?
Crystal smiled. “No,” she responded softly.
There’s no such thing as breaking up. The only option we have is to end whatever relationship this is
Melor didn’t understand the true meaning behind Crystal’s response. She simply watched the latter get into a car before happily running back into the manor with the gift in her hands. She bumped into Henry the moment she walked in.
“Where’s Crystal?”
The young woman scowled at him. “She left because of you!*
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Then, she waved the gift box in front of his face. “She gave this to me!”
Eager to find out what was inside it, she sat on the couch and tore the wrapper apart. Henry ” wanted to walk away, but for some reason, he was now just as curious as to what Crystal had given
his sister.
She never told me she’d bring a gifi.
Melora opened the box, but inside it was no precious jewelry.
It was a yellow talisman with a tiny roll of scripture beneath it.
Upon closer inspection, they realized the scripture had been handwritten by a renowned sage. It must have been tremendously difficult for Crystal to obtain such a valuable gift.
Melora’s lips quivered slightly.
“This is the best gift I’ve received!” she whispered.
Henry caressed her head. “Yeah. You’ll be safe and healthy thanks to this talisman,” he remarked before grabbing his car keys and heading outside to the parking lot.
It was about ten at night when Crystal returned to the condominium.
After removing her makeup and taking a bath, she put on a black robe and stood by the floor–to- ceiling window. She didn’t drink often, but tonight, she was in the mood for some liquor.
As her mind began to cloud from the alcohol, the woman decided it was time to end things between Henry and her.
Unfortunately, he was the one calling the shots in this relationship. She couldn’t afford to cross him, given that her father’s trial had yet to begin officially.
Crystal lost herself in thought, coming up with various plans.
Feeling miserable, she eventually opened the piano and played the song. Moonlight Lovers.
Henry opened the door to the sight of Crystal playing the piano.
There were no tears in her eyes, but the hints of sorrow coming from the melody she played were incredibly heart–wrenching.
This way what Crystal was like; she was the complete opposite of Audrey.
Suddenly, the music stopped, and Crystal glanced up at Henry with a faint smile.
“You’re back.”