Chapter 11: Chapter 11

Chapter 11 Love Old and New As soon as Melora asked that, the atmosphere turned awkward.

Crystal was extremely embarrassed. Meanwhile, Robert was about to say something horrible when Seth chuckled.

He said earnestly to Melora, “Crystal is my friend. Naturally, Robert knows her! Don’t worry, though. Robert is completely loyal to you.”

With that, he gave Robert a look of mockery.

Robert didn’t look too amused as he took Melora away to their seats.

When they were gone, Seth said to Crystal, “I can’t believe we’d run into them in a huge city like Barnwood. Next time, I’ll pick a place where you won’t see Robert at all. You won’t have to worry then.”

Crystal finished ordering and said softly, “There’s no need to avoid them on purpose. Why should I avoid him all my life after breaking up? Moreover, I wasn’t the one at fault.”

Seth’s eyebrows twitched a little.

He suddenly said, “I need to use the bathroom. Once the food is served, you can start without me.”

Crystal didn’t suspect anything.

After Seth left, she took out her phone and contacted some parents to confirm their children’s lessons.

Ten minutes later, Seth still hadn’t returned. Crystal was beginning to wonder when a woman’s scream sounded from the washroom. The high-end restaurant was instantly thrown into chaos.

Seth and Robert had started fighting, but their reasons were unclear.

Crystal caught sight of the bloodied floor and walls. Meanwhile, Robert was glaring darkly at Seth.

An hour later, two men and two women sat in the police station. Seth and Robert were found guilty of fighting due to jealousy.

Melora sobbed pitifully over the phone, saying, “Henry, Robert got into a fight with someone. We’re at the police station now.

Come quick, Henry! Robert’s injury is rather serious.”

Crystal’s mind was a mess.

What? Is Henry coming here?

Melora ended the call.

She only had eyes for Robert as she dressed his wounds, her heart aching for him. “Oh no, even your lips are torn! Seth, you’ve gone too far!”

There was a bruise on Seth’s face.

Seth was howling from the pain as he commented pitifully, “He hit me even harder, alright? I was simply joking that he has a strict wife, and he hit me just like that!”

Melora’s heart was filled with sweetness as she said to her fiance, “Seth is a dear friend. He ended up looking like this because of the fight, and Miss Winters will laugh at him! How can Seth pursue her then?”

Robert took out a cigarette and lit it. As he smoked, he looked at Seth with a glum expression.

This guy was too good at pretending!

Seth had challenged him at the smoking area in the restaurant.

“Robert, you wouldn’t mind me pursuing Crystal now that you’ve broken up with her, right? Even if I don’t do it, someone else will! You can’t covet something while enjoying something else, after all.”

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Robert smiled coldly.

Hah! He had underestimated Seth!

Crystal didn’t know of all this. She was just scared that she might offend Henry when he arrived later.

She was in a position where nothing she said mattered. She didn’t dare offend him at all!

Crystal wanted to find a chance to flee, but Seth clung to her. “Crystal, you have to send me to the hospital later. With my face mangled like this, how am I supposed to go out tomorrow?!”

Crystal felt her head throbbing in pain.

Just then, a set of footsteps sounded, and Crystal looked up subconsciously.

It was Henry.

He was quite serious about his attire. He was wearing a classic suit, and he looked as perfect as a model on a poster.

When he walked in, he didn’t even look in their direction as he talked to the policeman.

“I’m here to bail Seth Murray and Robert Sloan out.”

The policeman knew of Henry’s identity, so he courteously presented a cigarette to the latter. “Mr. Miller, I’m sorry that you have to come all the way here for such a trivial matter! These two got jealous and started fighting, and they haven’t been a good influence.”

Jealous?

Henry glanced at them.

Then, his gaze fell upon Crystal.

Crystal was wearing a reserved outfit today. She paired a champagne-colored silk shirt with a mermaid skirt, covering her body completely.

However, her outfit gave her an aura of innocent allure.

Melora spoke up for Robert. “Henry, Robert only fought Seth because Seth mocked me... It’s not jealousy at all.”

Henry averted his gaze and glanced at Robert before asking indifferently, “Is that so?”

“Of course! Robert loves me so much. Why would he fight someone else because of another woman? Moreover, Seth and Miss Winters aren’t strangers either!” Melora remarked.

Henry ignored her as he dealt with the paperwork.

Robert went out first and got into the car, whereas Melora hastily followed suit.

Seth coughed lightly, then said, “Thanks, Henry. I’ll treat you to a meal next time.”

With that, he took Crystal’s hand and was about to leave.

Henry stared at them, then puffed out some smoke as he said calmly, “You may leave first, Seth. I have something to discuss with Miss Winters.”