Chapter 143: Chapter 143

Chapter 143 Are You Jealous.

Crystal was livid, for Henry was speaking boldly in front of an elder.

She got to her feet and nodded at Julia. “I have some business to deal with, Mrs. Miller. I’ll be off now.”

Julia’s expression instantly darkened into a scowl.

Is this how my son handles relationships? Women need to be treated gently. How could he be so rude as soon as he met her?

He was never this graceless.

Softly, Julia urged, “Henry, give Crys a lift.”

Crystal curled her lips into a polite smile. “I drove here.”

Hearing that, Henry did not bother to change her mind.

He set the glass down in a dignified manner. “There’ll be a short meeting at the firm tomorrow. It’s about John’s case. Is the defendant attending or...

Of course, Crystal would not let her father attend the meeting for fear it might agitate him. Even if she knew Henry had ulterior motives, she had no choice but to give in.

That was exactly what Henry wanted.

“I’ll see you at the firm tomorrow,” he said expressionlessly.

Crystal left in a hurry.

When she was out of earshot, Julia reprimanded, “You can’t do this, Henry! That’s not the way to pursue women! What were you thinking? Is this a date at the firm?”

Henry merely smiled.

He would never tell his mother about the obstacles he had faced with Crystal.

Standing up elegantly, he offered, “I’ll send you home.”

His exceptional looks and elegance were sure to have attracted many glances from countless women.

The thought of that filled Julia with pride and sorrow, “You’re a great person, Henry. How are you still single?”

Melora’s lips curled into a smirk. “It must be Henry’s fault.”

The comment left Henry at a loss for what to say.

The next day, Crystal arrived at Henry’s firm at two o’clock in the afternoon.

Jamie was there to personally welcome her.

“I’m afraid you’ll have to wait for a moment, Crystal. Mr. Miller’s still in the middle of an international conference call.”

Jamie brought Crystal to Henry’s personal lounge and made her a cup of coffee before leaving to carry on with her work.

Crystal was left alone in the lounge, sipping on the coffee while admiring the interior.

Henry liked postmodern art, so the lounge was decorated with style. Suddenly, Crystal’s eyes fell on a piece of antique copper artifact.

It was placed upside down.

Finding the placement somewhat odd, she lifted it to get a clearer look, only to regret her actions. It was a photo frame with a picture Crystal was familiar with.

It was a picture of a twenty-four-year-old Henry and a twenty-two-year-old Audrey.

Crystal stared at it for some time before returning the frame to where it belonged.

Just then, a voice came from the door.

“It was placed there during the renovation. I kept forgetting to throw it away.”

Crystal turned around to find Henry standing by the door wearing a classic black and white suit that made him look handsome.

He walked over, picked up the frame, and looked at Crystal. “Are you mad?” he asked gently.

Crystal tried to change the topic. “Mr. Miller, I’m here for my dad’s-”

“I know. You don’t need to emphasize that.” After tossing the frame into the trash can, Henry took a seat on the couch and flipped open a file. “Shall we, Miss Winters?”

Crystal was dumbfounded.

He said it was going to be a meeting last night. Why are we the only ones here?

Henry stared deeply into her eyes.

“Are you doubting my professional capabilities?”

Of course, Crystal dared not think that way.

Given no choice, she braced herself and listened to him analyze the case using professional jargon.

She tried her best to keep up, but she could not help feeling sleepy at the end of it “Miss Winters,” Henry called out. He had a stern look on his face. “Are you feeling sleepy?” He paused momentarily. “I noticed you slept deeply on the couch last night”

Crystal was speechless. She forced herself to stay awake until six o’clock It should be time for Henry to get off work now.

Sure enough, Henry shut the file and said plainly, “It’s late. I’ll treat you to a meal.”

Crystal declined flatly, “We’re-

“I still have some details to tell you. Let’s continue over a meal, Henry said, staring fixedly at her and waiting for an answer.

It was something Crystal could not refuse. She was willing to give in for her father’s case as long as Henry did not cross the line.

Just as she was about to give her answer. a shout came from the conference room door. “Henry!”

Crystal looked up and spotted Audrey.

The woman was dressed neatly and had a document in her hand, looking extremely professional.

She’s impressive. She’s already engaged, and her relationships ar stake. Yet, she’s still pursuing other men. That’s bold of her Audrey had come prepared. With a gentle tone she said. “Henry, I’m here to talk to you about my case. I hope I’m not interrupting you two.”

Hearing that, Crystal rose to her feet. “Please carry on, Mr. Miller.”

Before she could move away, Henry caught her arm and gazed at her.

It was only after a long while did he utter in a low voice. “The wound on my forehead hasn’t healed yet. Aren’t you going to take responsibility?”

He instructed Crystal to wait for him in the lounge and entered his office with Audrey.

While Henry led the way, Audrey followed and suddenly fixed her gaze on something.

She spotted the picture frame in the trashcan. That’s the picture of me and Henry during our sweetest moment. Why is it in the trashcon She looked at Crystal. “Did you throw it?”

Crystal did not give the woman a direct answer. “I don’t ruin people’s things.”

Audrey paled.

Does that mean Henry threw it? How could he throw away the memory we shared?

Her lips trembled. Unable to accept the truth, she shot Crystal a glare. “Miss Winters, do you think you’ll get to have Henry by doing that? Our past-

“I’m not interested in your past! Miss Quinn, if you love the past so much and can’t bear to forget it, perhaps you should wrap yourself in pictures. If not, your past might accidentally slip away.”

Crystal was a pragmatic person.

Audrey’s presence might bother her, but she had no intentions of picking a fight with her. After all, things were over between her and Henry.

She picked up her bag and the document and left.

The moment she got into the car and started the engine, the car door was opened.

Standing outside was Henry.

He stared at her and asked calmly, “Are you jealous?”

“No.”

Henry’s gaze darkened a little. He pondered briefly before asking. “What do I need to do to make you come back to me? Or is everything I do useless now?”

“Yes.”

Henry chuckled. “I’ve handed Audrey’s case to another lawyer. I won’t have any work interaction with her in the future. Crystal, whatever happened between me and her is in the past.”

Crystal simply stared dead ahead and said impassively, “Henry, you’ll never know what I felt when I lay on the operating table that night. Yes, there was pain, but the shame was greater.” She shifted her gaze to him. “I’m scared. I can’t fall for you anymore.”

Her eyes were moist when she finished saying that.

She gently stepped on the gas pedal and drove away from him.

Audrey was not the problem between them but rather Henry himself.

He doesn’t love me. That’s why everything that happened that night happened. How could he abandon me if I the woman he loved?

Crystal had loved Robert in the past, and she had ended up hurt.

Now, she chose to protect herself in her relationship with Henry.