Chapter 237 His Wife
Crystal refused to fall for his trick.
She harrumphed softly. “I’m not unhappy. That’s your personal life.”
Henry let out a gentle chuckle. “She isn’t a part of my personal life. You and Skyler are what truly matters to me.”
Turning to Skyler, he asked, “Am I right?”
Skyler climbed onto her father’s lap and gazed at Crystal as though the latter was a heartless
person.
Crystal was speechless.
While they conversed, Jamie entered the room bearing a tray full of Skyler’s beloved waffles and a selection of additional treats.
Behind her was the tall female celebrity, Thalia Zuckerberg.
Thalia was confident of herself.
Her acting skills were excellent, allowing her to win major awards. She also had a reputation for being virtuous in the industry.
Back at Hawen, she missed the opportunity to meet Henry. Hence, she was determined not to let the chance slip away again as she was here to sign the contract.
Jamie gestured. “Ms. Zuckerberg, please have a seat!”
Thalia smiled faintly and was about to sit down when she noticed someone already sitting on the couch.
It was a very attractive woman, young and elegant, different from the typical skinny female stars in the entertainment industry. The woman was slender but still curvaceous.
Thalia’s heart constricted.
Is this Mr. Miller’s lover?
As she was still trying to comprehend their connection, the young girl descended from Henry’s lap and took hold of Jamie’s hand, making her way to the small table to enjoy the
snacks.
After taking a bite, Skyler invited, “Miss Winters, come eat with me!”
Miss Winters?
Thalia promptly relaxed. So she’s just a tutor.
Dismissing Crystal, she settled onto the couch and directed a soft, subtly flirtatious gaze at Henry. “Mr. Miller, I wish to delve into the specifics of the contract with you.”
Henry gave her a look before heading to the coffee machine to brew some coffee.
As Crystal loved drinking coffee, he got someone to install an antique Irushean coffee machine here so she could enjoy authentic Mandheling coffee every time she visited him.
He took off his suit jacket.
The well-tailored shirt perfectly highlighted his upper body’s muscles, and he exuded strength and manliness.
Thalia felt that after searching and seeking, she had finally found the right man for herself.
It was only right for him to brew coffee for her.
Henry might be a business elite, but she was a top tier star and worthy of him.
Thus, she decided to gain his daughter’s favor.
Thalia joined Skyler at the table to eat waffles and find some common topics to discuss with the little girl.
When she reached out for the waffle, Skyler grabbed the last one and stuffed it into Crystal’s mouth. “Mommy, is this delicious?” the little girl asked adorably.
Mommy? Isn’t she a tutor?
Despite her experience, Thalia found herself thoroughly embarrassed. She discreetly cast occasional glances at Crystal and dared not look down upon the latter. Yet, a glimmer of optimism remained within her, hoping that Crystal had come here because of their child as they had already gotten a divorce.
Right then, Henry approached them and placed a cup of coffee in front of Crystal.
“It isn’t good to drink too much coffee, so you can only drink half a cup,” he said in a soft
tone.
Thalia was utterly disappointed to learn that the coffee wasn’t meant for her.
Feeling upset, she lost her composure and blurted out, “Why?”
She refused to believe that he didn’t know her intentions. Back at Hawen, she knocked on his door one night. He had greeted her with courtesy after opening the door, yet he hadn’t invited her inside. Subsequently, she got wind of his departure from Hawen that very same night.
Henry had always kept his professional and personal affairs
separate.
Patting Crystal’s shoulder, he said, “Bring Skyler to the private room. I need to work for a bit.”
Crystal knew he didn’t want to embarrass the woman and picked Skyler up.
The little girl sprawled on her shoulder and stuck her tongue out cheekily.
Returning to his desk, Henry made a call. “Mr. Fudge, please come to my office.”
The vice president, Joseph Fudge, immediately agreed.
Henry paid no attention to the unwanted visitor and went through his files while chatting with Jamie.
Soon, Joseph arrived.
When he showed up, Henry gestured toward Thalia and spoke calmly. “Miss Zuckerberg would like to discuss the contract further. You can handle that. Oh, wasn’t the endorsement fee settled at twelve million per year before? Due to recent financial constraints, lower it to ten million. If Miss Zuckerberg is unwilling, find someone else!”
Joseph was surprised to hear that.
What is going on?
Henry had already dismissed them. “Miss Zuckerberg, please contact Mr. Fudge for further negotiations.”
He had given her a chance to avoid being humiliated, but she failed to gauge the situation. Thus, he saw no need to be courteous any longer.
He wanted to find a spokesperson, not a mistress!
Thalia was utterly humiliated.
She finally realized that his rejection that night wasn’t a game to Henry. He never even liked her, and she was merely delusional.
She couldn’t afford to offend him. Despite the humiliation and the reduction of her fee by two million, she maintained her composure and politely stated, “Mr. Miller, I look forward to
a productive partnership!”
Henry gave an icy nod in response.
He wasn’t about to give her a second glance.
Seeing that, Thalia was disappointed.
After she left, Henry went into the private room to find Skyler sleeping soundly.
Crystal lay beside her, her arm supporting her head as she delicately traced Skyler’s features. with her fingers. Her expression was focused and gentle.
Henry couldn’t help but take off his shoes and settled down behind Crystal.
Wrapping one arm around her waist, he mumbled, “I didn’t flirt with her, I promise!”
Crystal knew that well.
If he wanted to, there would be plenty of opportunities for him to do so in Hawen.
However, she didn’t want to probe into his personal affairs as there was nothing between them except for their daughter, Skyler.
She remained silent.
Henry knew what her silence meant, but he was upset that she didn’t care about him.
Playfully, he let his hand glide over her waist and leaned in, gently nipping the back of her ear. “Crystal, you certainly have a knack for getting under my skin!”
Crystal reminded him, “Henry, don’t wake Skyler up.”
It was rare for Henry to get the chance to lie in the same bed as her. He pulled the blanket up to cover their bodies as he ran his hands across her body.
Skyler cracked her eyes open just a bit to sneak a peek at them before turning over and letting out a hearty snore.
Crystal was startled.
She grabbed Henry’s hand and gave him a pointed look.
Henry entwined his fingers with hers, drawing his forehead near to hers, and murmured, “I’ve missed you deeply, Crystal. I can’t accept that you haven’t missed me even a little. Even
if you try not to, thoughts of me will unconsciously cross your mind.”
Crystal kicked him in response.
Her voice was hoarse as she responded, “Don’t you have to work?”
He reluctantly nuzzled her neck before getting out of the bed.
After he left, Crystal held little Skyler in her arms and kissed the latter before closing her
eyes.
Henry kept wanting to have sex with her and would take advantage of her whenever possible. Crystal wasn’t particularly conservative, but besides not being able to forget the past, she was also afraid of getting pregnant.
After all, the intense pain she experienced during Skyler’s birth left a lasting imprint on her body.
Belonging naturally to the metropolitan elite with a plethora of properties registered to his name, Henry Miller was the preeminent attorney in the country. Nevertheless, he also assumed an additional role—Robert's forthcoming brother-in-law. Crystal hesitated momentarily, but then she mused, If Robert can cheat on me, why can't I indulge and enjoy myself too?Instead of pushing Henry away, she held onto him even tighter as she was beautiful and had an attractive figure.
