Chapter 191: Chapter 191

Chapter 191 Taking Your Woman Away Henry’s words left Jamie unsure of how to respond.

She could not help but feel that Henry was being deliberate.

After Jamie left, Henry took out his phone and tapped on the photo album. There was a picture of Crystal sitting and playing the piano; it was a serene and beautiful moment captured. He looked at it for a while, only to suddenly realize that despite their intimacy in the past, they did not even have a single photo together.

Henry gently caressed the photo.

These past few days, Crystal had been ignoring him and showing nothing but resentment.

The resentment was toward the words he had said the other night, for not being there when she needed him, and for his ruthless actions toward the Murray family!

However, what she did not know was that even if she did not agree, he would not truly harm Jake. Her easy compromise was a reflection of her lack of trust in him.

Henry let out a bitter smile. “Darn it!”

After work, Henry drove to Crystal’s music center.

Crystal happened to finish work as well. She was sitting in her newly purchased champagne-colored BMW. There was a driver in the front seat because she was not able to drive.

Through the glass, Henry could not see the driver’s face.

However, based on his intuition, he was a tall and decent-looking young man.

Henry felt a bit uneasy.

Nevertheless, he had to deal with this uneasiness on his own. The reason that Crystal cannot drive was indirectly caused by him.

Moreover, considering the situation involving Seth, he dared not simply inquire about her personal matters.

The BMW slowly passed by. The rear window was open. He could see Crystal’s face. He could even hear her speaking gently to the person in front with her tender voice.

Henry did not move.

After a moment, he texted Crystal. Must the driver be so young?

He waited for a long time. However, Crystal did not reply.

He could not help and asked again. But this time, Crystal had blocked him on WhatsApp!

Pete was driving the car.

In fact, he had seen Henry, the pretentious and prude lawyer. Seeing him upset like that made Pete satisfied. He deliberately asked, “Was that old man who drove the golden Bentley just now one of your exes?”

“We broke up!” Crystal said.

Then, she pressed further. “How did you know?”

Pete licked his lips. He excitedly replied, “I had a beef with that guy before!”

Normally, Crystal would have deducted a hundred from his pay for what he said. However, this time she remained silent. Pete figured it out, and said, “Seems like you really fond of him! Don’t be fooled by his look. Those lawyers usually do shady things.

Karma will get back at them by making them bald real soon.”

Crystal ignored him.

Pete stroked his handsome chin, and muttered to himself, “By his standards, my charm is irresistible!”

The next day, Crystal put Pete’s charm to good use.

Her music center was quite classy. There was a cafe for parents to lounge in. Coffee and pastries were served daily.

However, the business had been consistently slow.

Thus, Crystal arranged for Pete to be there. “Whenever I don’t need the car, you can sit in there and take a break.”

Pete sat in the café for a while and then came back.

He was not a fool. As soon as he sat there, he noticed that the number of customers skyrocketed. The cafe was packed to the brim.

“I’m not for sale!” Pete yelled at Crystal.

Crystal sipped her tea while reading the newspaper. “Aren’t you the one who enjoys the adoring gazes of women? Now, not only does it satisfy your vanity, but it also boosts revenue for the music center. We’re killing two birds with one stone.”

Pete snatched the newspaper from her hand and yelled, “I want a raise! I also need some new clothes too!, I’m going to the wedding, so you better get me a suit!”

He thought Crystal would refuse. However, to his surprise, she agreed.

Crystal nodded. “Fine, I’ll give you a five-percent commission on the sales. I’ll pay for the clothes first, and then will deduct the cost from the commission.”

Pete showed his disdain. “You’re always stingy. Besides, making me sit in the cafe makes it more like a shady club than a music center!”

Crystal continued reading the newspaper. “If you don’t want to do it, then forget it!”

“Okay, okay, okay! D*mn it, I’ll do it!” Pete yelled. Then he added, “I want expensive clothes. I won’t wear cheap ones.”

Crystal felt that it was worth spending some money on him.

She took him to the mall and bought him a suit. It was a reasonably affordable dark brown suit worth twelve thousand.

Pete was not happy. “Such a cheap suit! Is it even wearable?”

The truth was that he looked suave and polished in the suit.

Crystal did not indulge him.

She paid with her card and said coldly, “Your monthly salary is only eight thousand.”

Pete quickly realized that his monthly salary of eight thousand would not be enough to cover his expenses. Thus, he had to keep buttering up Crystal. “Miss Winters, you look stunning when you swipe that card,” he said with a sweet-talking tone..

Crystal tossed the receipt at him, and said, “I knew you have what it takes to be our top-notch host!”

Pete was shameless.

He followed behind Crystal, fawning all over her. “I’m all yours, Miss Winters. What can I do for you?”

The sales assistant blushed. Am I supposed to hear this?

Crystal turned around and smiled. “You have your new suit. Now, serve the music center better.”

She gave him a hint, but Pete resisted. “Hey, I’ve already told you. I’m not for sale!”

It was the day of Ritchie’s wedding.

Crystal looked at the invitation card, lost in thought.

It had been over six months. Ritchie got married. Charles and Madison seemed to be getting along well. People around her were gradually finding their other halves.

Pete walked in wearing his suit. He immediately noticed Crystal’s absent-minded face.

He leaned against the desk next to her and snatched the invitation from her. “Still thinking about your ex- lover?” he asked.

Crystal remained expressionless and said, “Remember your place!”

“I know I’m just the driver!” Pete cast a glance at her. “Hey, are you afraid to meet Miller tonight? Is that why you dragged me along? I knew you wouldn’t spend money on me for no reason!”

As the conversation progressed, he began to show some discontent.

Crystal put away the invitation and said sternly. “You don’t have to go if you don’t want to. Wait for me in the car!”

There was no way Pete was willing to do that.

It was all because of Henry that he had to come all the way from Hulcaster to Barnwood and work as a driver in this small company. Today was the perfect opportunity!

The car was parked at the hotel entrance. Crystal led Pete upstairs.

Pete stood awkwardly in the elevator. His long legs kept fidgeting, He peeked at Crystal.

She was wearing a smoky gray long dress.

No expensive jewelry adorned her save for just a pair of pearl earrings. She looked quite understated. However, to Pete, she looked unexpectedly beautiful.

She was more beautiful than any of his previous girlfriends!

Pete’s eyes wandered around restlessly, and suddenly, he exclaimed, “The tie is too tight. Can you adjust it for me?”

Crystal had no choice. She stood on tiptoes and adjusted it for him.

As she leaned closer, there was a faint fragrance emanating from her. It was quite enticing.

Pete sneered, “Have you ever tied a tie for Miller?”

Crystal froze.

Memories she had deliberately tried to forget suddenly reappeared.

That night was her first-time intimacy with Henry. Then, the next day before he left for his office, she knelt on the bed to tie his tie for him. They had countless moments like that afterward.

Crystal’s heart ached. She did not want to think about it anymore.

Pete noticed her expression and made a disdainful sound.

Just then, the elevator doors opened.

Henry and Charles were standing there and waiting to enter the elevator. They had not expected to witness this scene.

Crystal looked up while busily helping the enchanting Pete with his tie. The scene of their perfect compatibility was captivating.

However, to Henry, it hurt to see.

Pete! It’s Pete! This young brat had come all the way from Hulcaster to Barnwood. He has done nothing except get close to Crystal as a driver!

Henry was jealous.

However, he had to consider his status and position. Jealousy over a young brat would only degrade his status. Moreover, such an occasion did not allow him to embarrass himself.

Crystal finished fixing the tie and turned around. She, too, was taken aback..

The atmosphere became subtly tense.

Charles stepped in to defuse the tension. He flashed a smile and jokingly asked, “Crystal, is this your new boyfriend?”

Crystal remained silent.

Pete, with an air of self-assuredness, chimed in, “I’m with Miss Winters every day. I pick her up and drop her off at work, and I even stay at Aunt Anna’s place. She bought me this suit too. So, I don’t know if that qualifies me as her boyfriend.”

He deliberately made an ambiguous statement. Even Charles was stunned too.

Charles thought Pete was a boy toy. He chuckled and teased, “Well, Crystal, I didn’t see that coming! He is not bad.” He then glanced sympathetically at Henry.

Henry skillfully pulled out a cigarette. He raised his chin and commanded, “Go! I’ll catch up with you later.”

Charles awkwardly excused himself and left.

Henry looked at Crystal and asked, “Do you know who he is?”

Crystal did not feel like talking to him. Whoever Pete was did not matter much to her. He was just a driver in the company doing his job for money.

Coincidentally, Madison called for her. Crystal used it as an excuse to make her way out.

Pete did not leave.

He leaned against the walkway, looking at Henry lazily. Then, he slowly said, “Well, well... Mr. Miller, here we are again! Look at you... You took my black diamond card away. Now it’s my turn to take your woman away! By the way, don’t think that you can use the same tricks you used on Seth against me. With just an eight-thousand salary, I’m pretty much broke now. If you were to kick me out of the company, I’ll pack my things and cozy up in Miss Winters’ bed. I’ll have her take care of me!”

Henry’s expression seemed to be a mix of a smile and something else.

He exhaled smoke slowly and said, “Crystal won’t like someone who still has lots of growing up to do!”

Pete did not seem bothered either.

He squinted at Henry. “Is that so? We’ll see! You may look good, Miller. Nevertheless, I own the very best from head to toe!”

Henry’s gaze was intense.

He was indeed jealous. However, as a mature man, competing with a twenty-three year old kid was undignified.