Chapter 124 Apology Henry was taken aback. âAudrey?â
Crystal nodded in response.
Henry stared fixedly at Crystalâs face, seemingly searching for something in her expression.
However, Crystal had her poker face on.
In the end, Henry lowered his head to continue going through his documents. âBring her here,â he said indifferently.
The moment Crystal turned around, he immediately lifted his head to look at her retreating figure.
Meanwhile, in the living room, Audrey was taking a look around the highâend condominium.
Jealousy soon overwhelmed her when she saw the Morning Dew piano. Rumor has it Ludweig used that piano to play songs for his beloved wife. If Henry has given the piano to Crystal, does it mean he loves her? Thatâs impossible! I refuse to accept it!
Besides, I know Henry. He likes minimalistic designs. He canât possibly stand letting her stay here and filling the place up with her presence!
When Crystal arrived back in the living room, she waited for Audrey to notice her presence. before saying. âHeâs waiting for you in the study.â
Audrey smiled meaningfully in response and lifted the folder in her grip. âIâm here to talk to Henry about a financial case. You wouldnât mind, right?â
Crystal smiled faintly in response. Fortunately for me, Iâm not Henryâs wife! Otherwise, I would be livid!
âIâm making coffee. Would you like to have some?â Crystal asked magnanimously.
A hint of delight flashed across Audreyâs beautiful eyes as she responded, âThank you.â With that, she went to the study.
Shortly after, a formal conversation could be heard coming from inside the study.
Crystal wasnât interested in that, so she went to the kitchen to continue making her coffee.
Since there was a guest around, she brewed an extra cup of coffee.
As Crystal was filling up the cups, Audrey came up to her and said casually, âI saw the Morning Dew piano. I wanted that piano as my birthday present when I turned twentyâtwo.â
Crystal knew exactly what Audrey meant. Andrey is merely telling me Iâm getting her unwanted goods.
âThe piano is in the living room. Do you want to have a go at it?â Crystal smiled.
Audreyâs expression changed right away. Oh I thought Crystal would be a pushover âMiss Winters, do you know what Henry gifting you the Morning Dew piano and the white dress during Meloraâs birthday party means?â Audrey lowered her gaze and smiled.
Hearing that, Crystal looked at Audrey cluelessly.
Audrey then whipped out her phone and showed Crystal an old photo.
Henry was twentyâfour when the photo was taken, while Audrey was twentyâtwo. In the photo, Audrey was wearing a white dress and leaning against Henry. Needless to say, they looked like a match made in heaven.
The Morning Dew piano was placed behind them, but it was there for an exhibition.
Right away, Crystal noticed how different Henry looked four years ago. Back then, he looked so youthful and gentle. In fact, he looked like every girlâs dream guy.
Audrey smirked when she saw Crystal keeping mum. âMiss Winters, youâre nothing but my substitute. No matter how hard you try, thatâs all youâll ever be. Since Iâm back, you have no reason to stay by Henryâs side anymore!â
Crystal took a sip of coffee when she heard those words. Yikes! The coffee is piping hot!
She then lifted her gaze toward Audrey and replied calmly, âIf you could reclaim the Morning Dew piano and Henry, I would be extremely grateful.â
At that point, Crystal no longer wanted to be in a relationship with Henry. just want to start anew.
Those words left Audrey momentarily stumped. I donât believe her! Sheâs challenging me, isnât she?
In the next second, Audrey lifted her cup of coffee and smiled gleefully. âMiss Winters, some tricks are required when it comes to reclaiming a man. Hence, donât blame me for doing this to you because I hate you to the core!â
As Audrey was talking, she started pouring her cup of coffee all over her arm before letting out a loud scream.
âWhy did you pour coffee all over me, Miss Winters? Itâs so hot! Henry! Henry!â Audrey looked at Crystal devilishly and flashed a triumphant smile.
In response, Crystal lowered her gaze to look at her own cup of coffee. Itâs such a shame!
âMs. Quinn, I admired your father, but I didnât think Joshua would have such a despicable daughter! You can pursue Henry all you want. However, I wonât let you frame me! By the way, I added ice to your cup of coffee, so I doubt the temperature is high enough to burn you for you to gain Henryâs sympathy.â Crystal flipped her hair gently and smiled at Audrey.
âTherefore, let me give you a hand!â
With that, Crystal slowly poured her piping hot coffee all over Audreyâs delicate arm.
As a result, Audreyâs arm turned red immediately, and she started crying and screaming out loud.
Little did she know that Henry was standing at the entrance to the kitchen, and he was staring frostily at Crystal.
Crystal eventually lifted her gaze, and their eyes met.
âI admit to my crime, Henry!â Crystal grinned.
Henry walked up to the ladies and brushed past Crystal.
âMiss Winters, do you really want to leave me so badly? Did you think you could anger me by burning Audrey?â he whispered as he walked past Crystal. Does she want to leave me so she can be with Seth?
Crystal didnât answer him. Well, I guess he saw everything.
Audrey didnât know how close Henry and Crystal truly were, so she threw herself into his embrace and pleaded in an alluring tone. âHenry, it seems like Miss Winters doesnât like me! Iâm in so much pain. Would you come to my house to keep me company, Henry? I have two bottles of wine there. Perhaps we could drink wine under the blanket together and talk...
Crystal was in awe when she saw Audrey seducing Henry right before her. Sheâs so pretentious! I shouldâve burned her with an even hotter cup of coffee and showed her the cruelty of the real world!
Meanwhile, Henry was staring fixedly at Crystal. It doesnât seem like sheâs planning to explain herself. Well, I guess sheâs really trying to push me away.
With that in mind, Henry lowered his gaze to look at Audrey. âLet me send you to the hospital.â
Audrey refused and grumbled, âDo you not care about me, Henry? I want red wine! I want you to comfort me!â
In response, Henry gently shoved her aside and walked away. âMaybe you should let Crystal take care of you! Sheâs good with bandages,â he uttered flatly.
Audrey stamped her feet in anger when she heard that. Needless to say, she felt threatened by Crystal. How dare the pour coffee all over me? I donât get it! Isnât Henry just fooling around with Crystal Why isnât he pleasing me? Afier all, Iâm from a prestigious family!
Henry waited outside the kitchen for quite some time, and although Audrey had already left the kitchen, Crystal was still nowhere to be seen.
Hence, Henry went back into the kitchen and asked, âAre you not coming along?â
At that moment, she had already cleaned the place up and was just brewing a new batch of coffee. âGo ahead. This is the perfect opportunity for you two to have a catchâup session.â
Henry was displeased when he heard that. Weâve been enjoying each otherâs company over the past couple of days, no?
Furthermore, we had fun that night. However, I guess itâs only normal for her to throw a tantrum. After all, she isnât feeling well, yet Audrey just had to irritate her.
With that in mind, Henry hugged her from behind and asked, âAre you angry? Iâm not even angry at you when youâve poured coffee over her. Iâll return to spend time with you, okay? Would you like to drink red wine or coffee with me tonight? Weâll have a talk under the blanket.â