Chapter 138: Chapter 138

Chapter 138 Have You No Shame.

Colors drained from Crystal’s face.

Henry reached out to touch her face, but she instinctively took a step back.

In the end, he put his hand down.

“No matter what, you’re hurt. My heart aches for you, Crystal, so please let me take care of you.”

Crystal listened quietly while staring at him expressionlessly. “Mr. Miller, do I really have to make myself clear? I know you like me to some extent, but that’s it. Whenever something happened to Audrey, you would go to her without hesitation, completely disregarding my feelings. You didn’t even care whether I was heartbroken or sad or lying on an operating table.”

Crystal forced a smile despite the heart-wrenching pain in her chest as she continued, “Mr. Miller, I can’t afford to love a man like you!”

Henry approached and cradled her head, attempting to kiss her and hoping to salvage their relationship that way.

At the very least, he wanted to remind her of the intimacy and affection they once shared.

Crystal was stunned.

His tender actions caused her body to stiffen, and even her heart was turning numb from the pain.

As newfound strength surged within her, she pushed him away.

“Henry Miller, have you no shame? Am I, Crystal Winters, a lowly ser vant at your beck and call? If you just want to sleep with a woman, you can h o ok up with as many women as you like. With your qualifications, women will throw themselves at you. You don’t have to cling to me like this.”

Henry’s gaze darkened. “Do you think all I want is to sleep with you?”

Crystal’s lips trembled as she retorted, “What else do you want? Are you planning to marry me, then?”

Henry’s breathing turned slightly labored.

He clenched his fists in silence. The standstill lasted for a long while before he uttered in slight exhaustion, “Crystal, I don’t plan to get married because marriage isn’t one of the milestones in life I aim to achieve, not because I’m toying with you.”

your life Crystal lowered her gaze and chuckled. “Don’t worry, I don’t plan on intruding into you either.”

After saying that, she stretched out her hand to close the door, but Henry stopped her.

Furrowing his brows slightly, he said, “You are more important than Audrey to me!”

Crystal looked up and stared intently at him with astonishment and anger flashing across her eyes.

As if she had heard the funniest joke of the century, Crystal repeated his words in an undertone, “I’m more important than Audrey?”

Henry wore a solemn expression.

Crystal smiled faintly. “I remember you’re handling one of Audrey’s financial disputes. If you say I’m more important than her, 1, as someone who you regard with more significance, want you to give up the collaboration with her.” She sneered. “Can you do it?”

Henry frowned, He had always kept his professional and personal affairs separate, so he absolutely couldn’t allow a woman to do as she pleased and meddle in his work.

Eyes riveted on her, Henry asked. “Can you make a different request?”

Crystal bent down, picked up the supplements he had brought, and threw them outside the door. “I have another request, which is for you to get lost! Henry, don’t ever appear in front of me again. You disgust me!”

Crystal shut the door and leaned against the door panel.

The tobacco smell on Henry seemed to linger in the air.

She used to enjoy nestling in his arms, nuzzling his neck, and feeling his presence.

The scent of tobacco mixed with the smell of aftershave on him deeply captivated her.

However, at that moment, she only wanted to stay away from him.

Not long after, Madison returned. Looking at her pale face, Crystal figured she must’ve argued with Henry downstairs.

Crystal recomposed herself and said, “Don’t offend him for my sake. Zachary and the Miller Family have business interactions.

Madison acted tough, but her heart actually ached terribly for Crystal.

Crystal opened her lunch box and whispered, “Don’t worry. I’ll pull myself together.”

Although the process would be somewhat agonizing, Crystal believed things would eventually get better.

She rested for a few days before going back to work.

Because of Robert, she couldn’t accept the fund from Luther, so Crystal had to apologize to Emelia.

Emelia took the news with an open mind.

She patted Crystal’s shoulder. “There are plenty of opportunities in this world, so we’ll always venture into other possibilities. I’ve arranged a dinner with a few investors tonight. You should join us, Crystal”

Crystal was deeply grateful for Emelia’s magnanimity.

After a brief chat, she personally contacted Martha. “Mrs. Xander, I’m sorry, but I can’t cooperate with Mr. Xander anymore.

However, if Janice is still willing to learn from me, I’ll continue to do my best to teach her.”

Martha had also learned about the situation, including Robert and Henry’s involvement in that matter, from her husband.

Martha was very impressed by Crystal’s capabilities. She thought the latter would be difficult to get along with, but Crystal remained courteous at that point and even opted not to rely on her man, leaving a good impression on Martha.

Martha mused. This Miss Winters seems reliable. On the other hand, I depend solely on my husband for my living, Ultimately, it’s best if I have some investments of my own.

Nevertheless, Martha was also a shrewd person, knowing she had to consider Henry’s stance as well.

If he wished to invest, Martha couldn’t compete with him.

At eight o’clock at night, Crystal attended the dinner with Emelia.

Having just recovered from her illness, she couldn’t consume much alcohol.

However, she had already caused plenty of trouble for Emelia, so there was no way she would let the latter drink in her stead too.

Crystal smiled faintly and drank half a glass of red wine in one gulp.

The mellow red wine flowed into her stomach, causing a wave of discomfort, but she maintained. a smile on her face.

“Excellent. You have good alcohol tolerance, Miss Winters!”

“Brilliant, Miss Winters!”

“Pour Miss Winters another glass of red wine.”

The atmosphere inside the chandelier-lit luxurious private room was amicable.

Crystal consumed an entire bottle of red wine under duress.

When Emelia observed the unusual paleness of her complexion, she discreetly whispered, “Why don’t you take a break and go to the restroom? I’ll come up with an excuse for you to leave early later.”

Crystal shook her head. “We’ll leave together.”

Emelia sighed faintly.

She knew about Crystal’s relationship with Henry and was also aware Crystal could actually have anything she desired.

However, Crystal refused to be Henry’s side lover.

Emelia harbored a mix of pity and admiration toward Crystal.

As a seasoned socializer, Emelia could liven up the atmosphere with just a few words. “You all should let Miss Winters take a break. Let me drink a toast to you, Mr. Lee.”

Oliver Lee was the owner of a six-star hotel.

He had met Crystal before and knew she was Henry’s “girlfriend.”

Earlier, when everyone was egging Crystal to drink, he was unable to help her openly. All he could do was discreetly send Henry a message to ask the latter what was going on.

Crystal excused herself to the restroom.

Her stomach was churning, but she couldn’t vomit.

Only after splashing her face with cold water did she feel significantly better.

Still, she was drunk.

Noticing a slender figure appearing inside the restroom, Crystal couldn’t discern whether it was reality or a dream, so she stared intently at the newcomer with a flushed face.

Henry walked to her side and calmly washed his hands.

Crystal remained silent, leaning against the cold ceramic wall, gazing weakly at him.

A long silence lingered in the air, and Crystal finally ascertained he was physically present, that they had indeed bumped into each other.

She turned around to leave without saying a word.

Henry’s soft voice sounded behind her. “Crystal, is this the life you want?”