Chapter 189: Chapter 189

Chapter 189 Pete The Young Pup Crystal’s words were full of sarcasm.

Feeling his heart throb with pain, Henry lowered his head. After a long silence, he called out, “Crystal.”

Crystal remained silent as she tore the document to pieces.

After that, she looked up at him as if he was a stranger. “Henry, I hope you keep your promise!”

With a dark gaze, Henry eventually made a call and ordered the suppression against Jake-Seth Technologies be terminated.

Everything was finally over.

Looking at Crystal standing with her back to him, Henry wanted to touch her, but her body stiffened. instantly. He withdrew his hand and forced a smile. “I won’t touch you. Just cook me a meal, Crystal.”

Crystal did not respond..

Failing to hold himself back, Henry hugged her from behind and rested his chin on her shoulder, murmuring. “Cook for me. I haven’t had a good meal for a long time. I can’t sleep at night without you.”

She was all he could think about.

However, Crystal pushed him away.

Standing in the shadow by the window, she said softly, “Henry, you didn’t give me a chance when I wanted to be in a proper relationship. Now, I don’t want it anymore. Moreover, while I agreed not to meet Seth, it’s impossible for me to get back with you.

If you force me again, I don’t mind dragging you down with me!”

She turned around slowly and continued, “You have privacy too, Mr. Miller. I believe a big name like you pays great attention to these things. After all, your perfect image will be ruined if you’re not careful, right?”

Henry was not surprised by her words, He had been with Crystal for a long time, so it was natural that she knew things. To him, it wouldn’t matter much if those things got out, but he was willing to back down a little since Crystal was furious at the moment.

“I’m leaving, then. Don’t forget to eat.” Henry seemed to have switched to his affectionate self again as his tone was gentle. It was as if his threats earlier never happened.

Before Henry left, he stroked Crystal’s back lightly, which caused her to freeze in repulsion.

He stayed quiet for a second before saying in a hoarse voice, “Crystal, I know you hate me, but I don’t regret it.”

Hearing that, Crystal let out a scornful chuckle.

Of course, he doesn’t regret it because it doesn’t cost him anything The next day, Crystal went to the music center and began to bury herself in work.

Henry called a few times, but she did not answer.

He then began sending flowers often and would even order food from high-end restaurants for her, but she never accepted them.

A week later, Crystal got a call from Madison.

“Crystal, Seth is going to the south to do business. His flight is at two o’clock in the afternoon. I heard from Charles that he won’t be back for at least one to two years.”

Holding the phone, Crystal stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window.

She uttered nothing but a hum of acknowledgment in response.

“Do... Do you want to go see him off together?” Madison asked in a low voice.

Crystal looked up slightly. After a while, she said, “No. Give him my regards... Wait, never mind.”

Madison could only sigh softly.

After hanging up the phone, Crystal stood still in her spot and stared up at the blue sky and white clouds.

Seth is leaving.

She would always remember that one endlessly dark night. It was Seth who walked out of darkness and gave her warmth, and it was he who encouraged her to try again when she was down.

Seth, I hope you stay happy for the rest of your life.

At noon, the secretary came in and reported, “Miss Winters, the applicant for the driver position is here. Would you like to interview him now?”

“Let him in,” Crystal replied flatly.

The secretary went out with a flushed face. Noticing that, Crystal was puzzled. Why is she blushing for no reason?

She would find out the reason before long-

The office door was pushed open the next moment, and the applicant walked. The first thing that caught Crystal’s eye was a pair of long legs, followed by a youthful face that was enchantingly beautiful.

The man had charming almond-shaped eyes, a fine straight nose, and thin lips.

He gave off the vibe of a young pup.

Without hesitation, Crystal turned him down. “You may have come to the wrong place. We are looking for a driver here.”

The man threw a document on the desk.

“Well, I am applying to be a driver!”

Speechless, Crystal went through the document.

The document showed that his name was Pete Zelcest, a twenty-three-year-old from Hulcaster Other than his height of one hundred and eighty-five centimeters, it also detailed his body measurements.

Crystal cleared her throat. “Mr. Zelcest, we may not be able to hire you for certain reasons.”

Pete sat down on her desk unceremoniously. “I’m a professional racer. You should be proud that I’m willing to work as a driver at your lousy company.”

Crystal furrowed her brows at that.

She remained calm and declared, “I’ll pay you eight thousand a month without accommodation. Stay if you’re fine with that.”

With such an offer, she was certain that Pete would back out.

To her dismay, he sneered and leaned closer to her. “My card has been confiscated. Do you want me to live on the streets by paying me eight thousand a month without accommodation? Considering my looks. it’s really unsafe to do that!”

Without bothering to look at him, Crystal started attending to other matters while replying indifferently. “Given your appearance, you can get a monthly salary of eighty thousand easily.”

Pete leaped to his feet. “F*ck! I’m not a prostitute!”

Crystal swiftly dialed the internal landline and asked the secretary to send Pete out. He was overqualified for her music center; if she hired him, all the female employees would be unable to focus on their work.

The secretary, still blushing, was utterly disappointed to hear Crystal’s instructions.

Meanwhile, Pete was furious. “You should feel lucky that I’m willing to drive for you! D’mn it!”

It was at that point that Anna came over with a lunch box for Crystal.

As soon as she entered the office, she saw the tall, handsome man standing inside.

What a good-looking man! He’s so dazzling.

Anna was overjoyed.

Hearing how Crystal addressed Anna, Pete immediately stepped forward to help Anna sit down. He then. took the lunch box from her and said politely, “Madam, why did you come over on your own on such a hot day? I’m Miss Winters’ driver. In the future, just give me a call anytime, and I’ll pick you up right away. Look, your fair skin is sunburnt already.”

As Anna studied Pete from head to toe, she grinned from ear to ear.

Meanwhile, Crystal was bereft of speech at Pete’s quick switch of behavior. He must have graduated from an acting school!

Pete sat down next to Anna and blinked innocently, adding. “I get a monthly salary of eight thousand without accommodation.”

Unable to resist the trustful look this attractive man was giving her, Anna questioned Crystal, “Don’t we have a dorm here?”

“It’s only for ladies,” the secretary hurriedly answered.

Anna couldn’t help finding it a shame to let go of such a good-looking and well-behaved boy.

Unlike his pompous self earlier, Pete had been looking at Anna as if he had full faith in her. Softened by his gaze, she suggested.

“There is still a vacant room in my place. He can live there.”

Naturally, Crystal was against it. She did not think letting a man of unknown background live with Anna was a good idea.

However, Anna took an immediate liking to Pete and spent the entire noon chatting with him. Before leaving, she happily told Crystal to keep Pete.

Seeing how happy Anna was, Crystal felt her heart soften.

Anna had been in a bad mood since John passed away, so Crystal thought that Anna would feel better if someone who could bring her joy was by her side.

While flipping through some documents, Crystal said coldly, “Go for a medical checkup in the afternoon. Come to work tomorrow if you have no health issues.”

Pete, who was shaking his legs, instantly jumped to his feet.

“A medical checkup? I have diseases all over my body!”

Once again, Crystal pressed the button on the internal landline. “Please send Mr. Zelcest out.”

Right away, Pete raised his hand in surrender. “All right, all right. I’ll go... with you.”

“Hello. Send him—”

“Okay, fine! I’ll go on my own!”

Crystal gave him a faint smile. “I’ll wait for your medical report.”

Smirking, Pete leaned forward. “I’ll show you that every part of my body is in tip-top condition!”

“Call me Miss Winters. Also, I will deduct one hundred from your salary every time you talk so pompously again!”

Pete strode toward the door when he suddenly turned around and spoke with a strange look in his eyes. “See you tomorrow, Miss Winters.”

An indescribable feeling welled up in Crystal.

She could tell that Pete came from a well-off family. The shoes he wore were worth tens of thousands, while the watch on his wrist was a vintage Patek Philippe. Therefore, she was not too worried that he would harm Anna.

He was probably just a rich man’s son who ran away from home.

The next day, Pete came to the office with his medical report.

Sprawled on Crystal’s desk, he sighed pretentiously and announced, “Every part of my body is in tip-top shape!”

Crystal shot him a glance. “Get off my desk!”

Pete did as told and said lazily, “So I’ll work under you from now on, right? I’ll be on call around the clock. You can ask me to do whatever you want me to! Of course, I’m best at driving. My driving skills are incredible. Would you like to give it a try, Miss Winters?”

“Other than driving me, you’ll be driving a truck and transporting some equipment. Someone will liaise with you after this,” Crystal replied expressionlessly.

“What the f*ck? You’re treating me like a slave! Have you ever seen someone as good-looking as me work as a hauler?”

After a short silence, Crystal snapped, “There is a gigolo club down the street. They’re hiring people all year round!”

This time, it was Pete’s turn to be rendered speechless. He leaned over and said seductively. “But not everyone can have my body.”

After that, he even winked at her.

With an earnest tone, Crystal advised, “Actually, that place is really suitable for you, I’m sure you will become famous in Barnwood within two months and become their top escort. Staying at my company is a waste of your abilities.”

Her words displeased Pete.

Whipping out his phone, he dialed a number and complained, “Madam Anna, Miss Winters told me to work as a gigolo!”

Crystal was shell-shocked.

Why does he have Madam Anna’s phone number? This brat....

Feeling sorry for Pete, Anna gave Crystal a rap on the knuckles and also asked the latter to bring him home for dinner and to settle down.

After hanging up the phone, Crystal lowered her head and continued to review her documents.

After a while, she instructed. “The faucet in the restroom on the second floor is broken. Please go and fix it.”

Pete was swinging his legs when he heard her order.

What the hell? Is she trying to take revenge on me?

While he repaired the faucet, he got his shirt completely wet, so he took it off and walked around the music center topless. Every young female teacher who passed by him started blushing, but they could not help staring at him.

Ogling at his toned eight-pack abs and perky bum, they couldn’t help exclaiming internally about how wonderful of a perk this was from Crystal.

Just like that, Pete got in the driver’s seat of Crystal’s car with his scandalous appearance. As soon as he got in, he groaned, “Seriously? You’re asking me to drive this lousy car?”

“The truck is even lousier.” Crystal, who was still reading documents in the backseat, replied in an indifferent tone.

When she looked up and saw Pete’s topless torso, she yelled. “Put on your clothes!”

“It’s wet, so I can’t wear it! Did you ask me to repair the faucet on purpose because you wanted to see my body? I’ll let you look at it for free!”

Crystal knitted her brows. “Did you forget to visit the psychiatrist when you went for your medical checkup?”

Ignoring her, Pete started the car.

After a while, he snorted softly. “Shall I include a report from the andrologist for you, Miss Winters?”

Crystal was so tempted to fire this cheeky man right then and there.

She decided to assign him to Anna after that night and make him serve the latter exclusively.