Chapter 163 Daughter Of Joshua Crystal felt as though she was floating above the water, completely immersed in a new and exhilarating experience. The passion and intensity that Henry brought to their encounter turned her world upside down, leaving her craving for more.
After turning on the lights, he leaned in to kiss her, his gaze fixed on her blushing face. âYou look absolutely stunning, Crystal.
Would you like to see it?â he whispered.
Crystal continued to shield her eyes, refusing to look.
Henry swiftly carried her to the bathroom in the master bedroom, and in a moment of passion, Crystal leaned in and forcefully bit his shoulder.
After gently placing her in front of the sink, Henry placed his hands on her slender waist and gazed at her reflection in the mirror, admiring the alluring sight before him.
âYour face is now redder compared to before,â whispered Henry next to her ear.
She wanted to escape, but just as she turned around, he spun her back toward the mirror.
The man gently pressed his fingers on her tender cheeks, guiding her gaze toward the mirror.
Crystal was aware of her disheveled state at that moment. Though her clothes remained tidy, her mind was still in disarray from Henryâs performance.
I know he doesnât fool around with women, but he always belongs to that circle. I suspect he knows about women better than Charles and the others. Is he performing better than most in other aspects because heâs a remarkable man doing an excellent job as a lawyer?
She closed her eyes and pleaded, âDonât be like this, Henry!â
Feeling a mix of emotions, Henry held her tightly, his gaze fixed on their reflection in the mirror. With a tender touch, he smoothed out her skirt and spoke in an impatient tone. âDonât go back home. I wonât push you further. Letâs spend the night together.
They needed to spend time with their families on Christmas, so he wanted her to stay the night.
Crystal took a deep breath, allowing herself to calm down. She opened her eyes slowly, feeling a slight warmth spreading through her cheeks. Tonight feels like the melting of the winter snow. Itâs hard for any woman to resist his romantic gestures, but I donât want our relationship to rush ahead too quickly.
She hesitated before replying, âI think I should return.â
While Henry was somewhat disappointed, he still respected her decision. Softly, he requested, âStay with me for a little longer. I want you by my side, Crystal.â
Crystal felt her cheeks burning upon hearing that.
When she left, the redness had spread to her neck. I have a feeling the techniques he employed while we were living together were childâs play and that he had never been serious before.
Late at night, Henry drove the gold Bentley Continental into Crystalâs residential area.
When the car came to a halt, he took a quick glance at the time. âItâs already three in the morning. Should I spend the night at your place, Crystal?â
Henry refused to release her as he kept hugging her in the vehicle.
It was a touching hug.
Moments later, Crystal uttered softly, âIâm heading upstairs now, Henry.â
He lowered his gaze, which was tinged with lust, at her. âWill you move back to my place after Christmas?â
Crystal was stunned for a moment before she rose from his embrace. I know tonight has been rather erotic, which is why heâs making that request. Honestly, I donât blame him. I was the one who didnât explain things clearly.
After running her slender fingers through her hair, Crystal contemplated the situation and spoke thoughtfully. âDonât you think weâre doing fine as we are, Henry? If you desire intimacy, I can fulfill that for you. But as for other aspects of our relationship...
letâs discuss them in due time.â
Henryâs expression turned solemn as he reflected on his past experiences.
He had always been the one pursued by women, and he had grown accustomed to that dynamic. However, this was his first time genuinely courting a woman and putting her needs before his own. He had strived to please her intimately that night, wanting to provide her with a memorable experience.
Sitting upright, Henry placed his hands firmly on the steering wheel. âAm I lacking in that aspect? What I truly desire is a genuine and proper romance, Crystal.â
Crystal remained silent. I canât trust him completely. Even if Audrey is married, I still feel uneasy. Besides, I donât think itâs wrong for me to protect myself.
Fury ignited in his eyes as he spoke harshly, his words laced with bitterness. âYou werenât this cold when I was bringing you pleasure, Crystal! Are you trying to discard me now that youâve had your fun?â
Pinching her cheek, he continued, âShould I remind you that-â
Crystal slapped his hand away fearlessly. âI didnât ask for it! You did it on your own accord!â
In response, Henry peered at her.
If this conversation continues, it wonât end happily. I need to leave now. With that thought in mind, Crystal pushed the door open and got out of the vehicle.
Just as she tried to pull away, Henry gently pulled her back into his embrace, his voice filled with remorse as he whispered near her ear, âIâm sorry, itâs my fault. I was too impatient. I truly want to be with you, Crystal, not just as friends with benefits.â
While he didnât want to get married, Crystal did.
He wanted to keep living together with her, and if no major conflict sparked between them, he would be willing to wed her. After all, she was a good match for him.
Thus, he didnât want to let her go.
Unfortunately for Henry, his attempt at coaxing Crystal failed, and she remained steadfast in her decision to leave.
Henry hugged her forcefully, disallowing her to slip away.
In the end, he pressed his hand on her small head and smirked. âAre you going to ignore me after you had your fun? Who do you think is toying with whose feelings, Crystal?â
Crystal was so furious that her veins were bulging on her forehead. Amusingly, Henry found it attractive and pecked her bulging vein.
He refused to let her leave, no matter how much she struggled.
As such, he spent the night with her in the vehicle.
Despair flooded her heart because she couldnât resist his charm. Just a little effort from him was enough to make her surrender.
However, she refused to admit it.
When the sun rose, Crystal awoke from her slumber, only to find herself nestled in the manâs embrace.
His phone kept ringing, but he seemed tired and didnât wake up.
In response, Crystal gave him a gentle nudge him. âYour phoneâs ringing, Henry.â
When he was roused, he aimed his captivating eyes at her before planting a kiss on her supple lips.
âYou have... a call.â Crystal panted. I canât help but wonder if heâs always so eager to kiss me because he hasnât met a woman for cons. Still, Iâll be lying if I say I donât feel anything when he keeps desiring my body.
Smiling, Henry released her.
He was prepared to accept the call when he saw the name of the caller and hung up.
Crystal was shocked before she realized what had happened. Audrey called him.
Wordlessly, she tried leaving the car. However, Henry pulled her back and locked her in his arms. âIâve no relationship with her, Crystal! Sheâs married.â
Crystal gave a slight hum in acknowledgment. He may not have anything to do with Audrey anymore, but Audreyâs still clinging to him. Otherwise, she wouldnât have called him so early in the morning on the third day of her new marriage. Is she that eager to contact her first love?
Meanwhile, in the Kingdom of Brundela, Audrey was wearing a sexy nightgown while sitting in her room.
She could hear the amorous giggles of a man and woman coming from downstairs.
While she was aware of her husbandâs extramarital affair with the housekeeper, she ignored it because she never liked him.
A cold look swirled in Audreyâs eyes as she stared at the letter in her hand.
It was delivered from Barnwood by a successful jeweler who was temporarily awake after being treated. He delivered the information Joshua wished to know with a letter.
Joshua had been attempting to locate his biological daughter, and that jeweler had found the lead he was looking for.
The letter included a picture of someone Audrey was very familiar with-Crystal.