Crystal’s One Night of Love
Chapter 365

Chapter 365 The Deal You Made With Him

Robert's face was gloomy.

Anna, who could guess the reason; let out a sigh before letting him in..

Crystal came out from her bedroom right then and was stunned to see him.

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Both their families were on good terms and she had a crush on him. Yet, the two of them weren't close.

Upon recovering her senses, she asked softly, "Are you here to see my dad?"

Robert stared at her intently as if he was scrutinizing every inch of her body.

Crystal had short pajamas on, revealing her fair arms and slender long legs.

With her thick brown hair cascading down her shoulders and her round coffee-colored spectacles, she looked young and demure.

Her beauty could awe any man, but Robert had only considered how useful she was to him.

However, now that the problems of Sloan Group had been resolved and a suitor for her had appeared, he began to take proper notice of Crystal, the girl who always stayed by his side everywhere he went.

In the past, he had found her boring and had not been particularly interested in her, but now, someone had eyes on what was supposedly his.

The turn of events made him appreciate het more, an example of how despicable men could be.

"I'm here to talk to you," Robert said softly, his gaze fixed on Crystal, who was taken by surprise.

John sensed something amiss and came over. "Robert, Crys isn't involved in the company's affairs."

Robert's eyes remained fixated on Crystal as he said, "Mr. Winters, I would like to discuss something personal with her."

John was rendered speechless. He knew that things were getting complicated.

After returning to her room to put on a knitted jacket, Crystal walked out and said, "Sure. Let's talk downstairs."

No sooner had she come down than she felt her arm being grabbed.

"Do you like him?"

Robert's question startled Crystal. She had known him for a long time, and her infatuation for him was common knowledge to all. Yet he had never expressed his interest in her nor did she ever confess her feelings to him.

Technically speaking, whoever she went out with was none of his business even if she had no intention of doing so at that moment.

Crystal attempted to free herself, but her attempts were futile. She was powerless against Robert.

"Henry is willing to invest one billion in Sloan Group on the condition that Mr. Winters joins Miller Corporation. Is this the deal you made with him?"

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Crystal was stunned.

With his pride hurt, Robert demanded, "Answer me!"

Crystal blinked, her arm beginning to hurt.

So, that's what this is about. He came to see me because his pride was hurt. Who does he think he is? What gives him the right to treat me this way? Crystal figured that it would be best to speak candidly.

"What about you, Robert? What's going through your mind? You're well aware of my feelings for you, yet you have always left me hanging."

Robert locked gazes with her. As both of them were equally young, their breathing was just as fiery.

A long while passed before Crystal added, "What about you? Before you came over to question me, you have already decided to accept it, isn't that right?"

Robert was surprised by the fact that she had seen through him.

His original goal was to start a relationship with Crystal so as to gain John's unconditional trust. After that, he would saddle John with the debts of Sloan Group that amounted to hundreds of millions. However, his plan had now been foiled."

He should be delighted that the crisis at Sloan Group had been resolved and feel happy for Crystal. Yet he couldn't accept the method by which it happened.

In fact, he didn't even know what he wanted before coming, and it was Crystal who had enlightened him. to what it was.

Underneath the yellow light of the street lamp, Robert stood frozen for a long while before saying, "You should go back in first."

Lowering her gaze, Crystal pulled her jacket tighter around herself and slowly walked back inside.

The night breeze blew. Her nose was red and a burning sensation was felt in her eyes.

She cried. Her crush had ended before she even had a chance to confess her feelings. She knew what Robert's decision was.

Underneath the dense foliage of the tree, the long shadow cast by Robert's figure appeared particularly lonely.

Staring at Crystal's silhouette, he felt the urge to call out to her and tell her that he didn't want the investment. What he wanted was her.

Unfortunately, the feeling remained just that as he silently watched Crystal leave.

When Crystal returned home in a gloomy mood, John patted her on the back. "This is all my fault. I didn't. consider your feelings throughout." Crystal shook her head before wrapping her arms around her father.

She rested her head on his shoulder and said softly, "I know how much you love me. You did this because

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Robert doesn't like me."

John stroked her head. "Nonsense. There isn't anyone in this world who doesn't like you."

When Anna emerged from the kitchen with food in her hands and saw the father and daughter getting cozy, she pretended to be upset. "John, you spoil her too much. Crystal is twenty already. She knows how to deal with her own problems."

John refuted smilingly, "Look who's talking. Who's the one who tucks her in every night?"

The banter between the two cheered Crystal up, lifting her spirits.

During bedtime, she tossed and turned for a long while before deciding to forget about Robert.

Just as she was about to fall asleep, she heard a message notification on her phone.

When she opened it, a provocative picture greeted her.

It was a picture of a bare-chested man in a seductive pose. Drops of glistening water seemed to be dripping off his smooth skin onto his towel, and his flexed abdominals were a feast for the eyes. The man in the picture was none other than Henry.