Chapter 281: Chapter 281 Remember To Keep A Distance

Crystal should be happy, but she didn’t feel that way.

Her investigations revealed that Adroit Law Firm didn’t stop sponsoring Lara.

Brushing a finger across the window, she muttered to herself, “What a b’stard. What should I do?”

Right then, someone knocked on the door outside. “Miss Winters!”

“Come in!”

The person who came in was Ryan, the vice president of Seeas Corporation. He gave her an important. document. “I need your signature on this, Miss Winters.”

Crystal took the document from him and read it twice carefully before signing her name on it.

Ryan took the document but didn’t leave her office instantly. Flashing a smile, he said, “Miss Winters, if there isn’t a business dinner tonight, you should consider taking a break. Your favorite actress has a performance this evening!”

Crystal’s brows twitched.

It wasn’t hard to guess what Ryan was getting at. After all, she was a mature woman.

However, he had never crossed the line, so Crystal couldn’t reject him directly.

Feigning ignorance, she replied cheerfully, “Are you talking about the one who sings the soprano beautifully? Henry asked me to watch her performance together earlier, but I’m not free, unfortunately.”

Ryan walked out of her office with a faint smile.

Half past four that afternoon, Henry’s car rolled to a stop in front of Seeas Corporation. After he got out, the employees who saw him bowed to him and greeted, “Mr. Miller!”

Henry nodded silently and went to the gym on the second floor.

It was snowing in Barnwood, but Crystal was sweating because of her yoga session. Beads of sweat dotted her nose, too.

Hearing his footsteps, Crystal turned over her shoulder and looked at him quietly.

Dressed in a black turtleneck and matching slacks, complemented by a gray coat, the man with defined features exuded a distinct air of elegance under the light.

Crystal, on the other hand, was dressed sexily. Even her damp hair looked alluring.

She gave him a smile and told him to take a seat before continuing with her training.

Feeling displeased with her reaction, Henry took off his coat and placed it on the bar as he asked casually. “Where are your bodyguards and assistant?”

“I’m at work, so I don’t need that many people following me around.” After completing a set of moves, Crystal stopped and leaned against the bar. “How was last night?”

Henry’s gaze turned dark. already there, yet she still asked the obvious.

Instead of finding that annoying, however, he was charmed.

Crystal knew men well.

Henry wasn’t that lustful. He guessed that she had found out about Lara leaving the law firm but she was still able to keep her cool.

Did he teach her to be this calm?

Henry approached her and held her waist.

“Do you have any plans for tonight? Crystal, what do I have to do for us to reconcile, and for you to consider returning with me to the mansion?”

Crystal was no longer an innocent young lady.

She knew better than to trust a man’s words. He was only interested in her body and had no interest to know her more.

Looking disinterested, she patted his handsome face. “Next time. I really have work to do.”

Henry knew when to stop.

They were at the office, not at home where they could do whatever they wanted. Besides, he had only come here to see her, as she had ignited his desire last night.

Crystal got Edith to serve him a cup of coffee and get him a selection of magazines and newspapers to ensure he wouldn’t be bored while waiting for her.

Nevertheless, Henry’s gaze was fixed on her.

Crystal wasn’t just joking when she worked out.

No matter how complicated the moves were, she didn’t stop and persevered.

One hour went by in the blink of an eye.

Edith came in and said, “Miss Winters, the car is ready!”

Crystal nodded and turned to Henry. “Unfortunately, I’ll have to get prepared. I don’t want to be late.”

Henry had driven for an hour to reach here, yet she was about to depart for a business dinner, leaving them with hardly any time to converse.

Henry, who had a privileged background, had never courted any woman. It was the women who had always flocked to him. He had also never encountered a scenario where one had to court their spouse merely to share a bed, and his attempts had proven futile.

Nevertheless, when men want to conquer someone, they won’t give up easily.

Instead of flying into a rage, he acted like a gentleman as he said, “Sure, go ahead. Remember to tell the driver to drive slowly.”

He pulled her closer and planted a kiss on her lips. “You look good when you sweat.”

Crystal’s checks flushed pink.

Henry was pleased with her reaction. When he walked out of the gym, another man walked past him. It was Ryan.

“Mr. Miller.”

Henry cast a quick glance at his former subordinate, who was impeccably dressed for a business dinner. A peculiar sense of unease crept over Henry, causing him to furrow his brow before offering Ryan a brisk nod.

Crystal was unaware of the tension between them.

She said softly, “Ryan, wait for me in the car.”

Ryan...

Henry’s fists involuntarily tightened. She’s actually on a first-name basis with him.

After taking a shower, Crystal put on a dress and wore a loose white coat.

Edith accompanied her to the first floor.

Henry was leaning against the black Maybach, smoking casually. When he spotted Crystal, he put out his cigarette and said, “It’s snowing heavily. Let me give you a ride there!”

Crystal glanced at the other car. Ryan should be inside that car.

She turned back to look at Henry and held her own forehead. Is he jealous?

It was snowing.

Crystal walked over to the sedan and grasped the door handle. “I’ll take the company car. You should head back home to spend time with Skyler and Remi. Remi has been able to focus on objects just twenty centimeters away for a few days now. You should practice with him.”

Henry placed his hand on top of hers. “I asked the driver. It’s on my way.”

Crystal chuckled and turned around slightly. “Mr. Miller, it seems that everywhere I go is on your way.”

Henry knew she was mocking him.

He abandoned the pretense and leaned in closer to her. “Don’t ever ride in the same car with him again. Mrs. Miller. Remember to keep a distance from him.”

Crystal made him a promise thinking that it was important to reward a diligent man sometimes.

She got into his car and sat next to him. Henry glanced at her and remarked, “This outfit suits you well.” She looks nice under that outfit too.

Crystal lowered her gaze. “You used to say that a lot, Henry.”

Henry’s gaze dimmed. A moment later, he broke into a grin. “It looks like my taste has never changed!”

Crystal averted her gaze. “That’s because I’ve always been pretty.”

She sounded as though she was acting coy.

Henry’s heart skipped a beat. He smiled and said nothing else.

The snowfall made everything seem romantic.

Crystal wondered how good their relationship would be at that moment if Audrey hadn’t received medical parole, if none of that had happened, and if Henry hadn’t lost his memories.

Tears welled up in her eyes.

The car suddenly came to an abrupt stop.

Henry muttered a curse under his breath and swiftly opened the door. He stepped out and moved to the front of the vehicle.

Crystal was taken aback, but she quickly got out of the car, too.

The car had run into a young lady. It was cold, but she was only clad in a thin jacket, her long hair covering her face.

Henry helped her up.

The young lady’s voice was soft. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to run into you.”

She raised her head, shocking both Henry and Crystal.

It was Lara.

She appeared particularly forlorn as she had crashed with Henry’s car. She even made sure her injuries were minor, limited to a few scrapes.

Crystal wasn’t usually mean, but she couldn’t help mocking. “Miss Chamber, luck seems to be on your side today.”

Lara cringed.

She bit her lip and said, “I’m sorry, Mrs. Miller. I didn’t mean it!”

Crystal didn’t want to talk to her. She said to Henry, She’s fine. Let’s get back into the car.”

Henry didn’t move.

His attention remained fixed on a turquoise pendant dangling from Lara’s neck. He had seen the exact same one on someone else.

That individual had mentioned having a younger sister in their biological family, but she was brought to the mountains.

He couldn’t help but recall that person.

Crystal stole a glance at him, detecting a fleeting trace of nostalgia in his eyes, which swiftly transformed into repulsion. It evoked a complex mixture of emotions within him.

At that moment, another young woman hurried over to assist Lara in walking away.

The delicate snowflakes danced in the air silently.

Henry spun on his heels and said to Crystal gently, “You should take the company car. Something cropped up and I need to head back to the law firm.”

Crystal stood in the snow and offered him a smile, her complexion appearing even paler than the snow itself.

Henry didn’t realize that. He helped her to the black sedan before getting into his own car.

In the backseat, Ryan hesitated briefly before saying, “Miss Winters.”

“I’m fine,” Crystal assured him.

The car slowly picked up speed, and she saw Henry sitting in his car looking confused.

She could guess what was going on and couldn’t help laughing at herself.

How could I forget? Crystal, I won’t let you down again! That was what he used to say the most. Henry, you told me not to give up, but have you ever considered how much I could take?

Looking down, Crystal ordered coldly, “Investigate Lara Chamber thoroughly!”