Chapter 27 Henry, What Are We?
After leaving the hospital, Crystal went to the detention center to see her father.
John was doing all right. He seemed to have lost weight, but his health was decent.
Crystal was reassured upon seeing that.
She then returned to her hectic life.
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She would work at the music center during the day. Other than her restaurant gig at night, she also taught some students in turns. It was tiring, but she could earn more.
A week quickly passed by.
She never met Henry in that one week, but she saw him on the entertainment news. That was how she learned that he had gone to Hulcaster.
He had attended a cocktail party in the city.
At the party, Henry wore a black velvet suit paired with a white shirt and a black bow tie.
He was quite eye–catching among the crowd and he looked very noble.
There was a beautiful lady beside him, and Henry’s arm was wrapped loosely around her waist. They looked like the perfect couple.
Crystal recognized the lady as a first–line actress who had won an award before. At that moment, the actress leaned lovingly against Henry, her face filled with ambition to marry into a prestigious family.
Crystal slowly put down the newspaper.
She felt lucky that she wasn’t delusional enough to think that Henry had given her special treatment. It was only reasonable that a man like him constantly had women surrounding him.
A few days later, Crystal was working part–time at the restaurant when Henry went over.
He wore a navy shirt and gray slack, and a black coat completed the look.
He looked mature and handsome.
He came alone and he ordered some food he barely touched. He just leaned back in the chair and listened quietly to Crystal’s music.
Crystal didn’t know why he came, so she could only ignore his passionate gaze.
It was 10.00PM and the restaurant just closed its doors when Crystal gathered her things and prepared to clock out.
When she left, Henry’s seat was already empty.
She sighed in relief but also felt that she was being rude. She should have greeted him and thanked him for taking care of her at the hospital.
When she walked out of the restaurant, a golden Bentley Continental pulled up in front of her. The window lowered to reveal Henry’s handsome face.
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“Get in the car,” he said briefly.
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Crystal hesitated, but she still opened the door of the passenger seat and got in. His car was too striking and she didn’t want passersby gathering around to look.
Henry started the car. A moment later, he glanced at her and reminded her, “Seatbelt.”
Blushing, Crystal hastily put it on.
She examined the man beside her. At the moment, he only had his shirt and slacks on, and his coat was tossed onto the back seat.
When Henry noticed her gaze, he purred, “Do you think I look good?”
Huh?
Crystal’s face turned even redder.
His car stopped at a red light when he angled his body to gaze at Crystal with a suggestive look in his eyes.
Crystal couldn’t stand this ambiguous atmosphere, so she said carefully, “Mr. Miller, thank you for that day.
Henry didn’t say a word.
Crystal gritted her teeth and added, “There’s a bus stop in front. The night bus stops by here.”
Henry’s gaze was dark as he finally spoke up. “Crystal, stay with me for a bit.”
He called her by her name again.
Crystal couldn’t help the softening of her heart.
Henry drove to the foot of a mountain. It was a desolate place perfect for committing crimes.
Crystal realized it all too late.
Henry was obviously in a bad mood. He took out a cigarette and lit it, then puffed unevenly.
His slender fingers were holding the cigarette outside the car as he smoked.
That scene was unbelievably pleasant.
It was quite cold at the foot of the mountain and as Crystal was wearing a skirt, she was soon freezing. Her nose was red and the corners of her eyes were slightly pink as well. The tints of red looked quite nice on her pale little face.
Henry turned and tossed his coat to her. “Put it on.”
“Thank you.” Crystal’s voice was trembling slightly. She was regretting coming here with him. She had a feeling that Henry was behaving a little differently tonight.
Her guess was right.
After finishing the cigarette, he leaned over and kissed her.
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Crystal’s mind cleared a little after the unsteady kiss. She put her hands on his shoulder as she whispered, “Henry…”
In a pleading voice, she asked softly, “What are we?”
Henry looked silently at her. He knew then that she was reluctant to comply.
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.
