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Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 Mr. Miller, Who Highly Values His Dignity
As soon as Crystal entered the house, she saw Anna sitting on the couch in a daze. Her eyes were red and she looked as if she had been crying.
Crystal looked around and couldn’t help but ask, “What happened, Aunt Anna? Where’s Dad?”
Anna Smith was John Winters’ second wife. When Anna heard Crystal’s question, she couldn’t help but burst out in anger.
“Robert is such a heartless b*stard! He’s too cruel! A few years ago, when the Sloan Group struggled, you stayed with him through thick and thin. Now that he’s back on his feet, he dumped you and wants to send your father to jail. Your father is now in detention. Crystal, I told you before that Robert wasn’t right for you, but you just wouldn’t listen!”
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Anna kept complaining the whole time.
Crystal was stunned for a moment and muttered, “Aunt Anna, don’t worry, I… I’ll ask Robert.” She thought that even if they couldn’t be together as a couple, they still had a past. Moreover, Robert wouldn’t go to such extremes and cut off all ties.
She dialed his number and the call was quickly connected. She humbled herself and said, “Robert, we’ve already broken up. I beg you not to take it out on my father.”
Robert sneered and countered, “Someone has to take responsibility for that loss, no?”
Crystal still wanted to plead for mercy, but he changed the subject abruptly. “There’s another way out, but it all depends on your willingness! Crystal, as long as you agree to stay with me for five years, I’ll
spare Mr. Winters.”
She was dumbfounded as she didn’t expect Robert to be such a shameless person. He wanted both the influential connections for his future and her body as well!
Crystal was so angry that she trembled all over. “Robert Sloan, you make me sick!”
He chuckled casually in response. “You already know what kind of person I am, don’t you?”
She gritted her teeth at that. “I won’t be your mistress!” she growled. “Don’t even think about it, Robert!”
Robert gave a light chuckle. “In that case, get ready to hire a lawyer for Mr. Winters. Please don’t blame me for not reminding you. With such a large sum, he will get a sentence of at least ten years in prison.”
Crystal sneered. “I will hire the best lawyer!”
“Are you talking about Henry?” Robert calmly smiled. “Crystal, have you forgotten that he is my future brother-in-law? Do you think he will help you with the lawsuit?”
Crystal’s heart sank when she heard that.
He then continued lightly, “Crystal Winters, I’ll be waiting for you to beg me!”
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As soon as Crystal hung up, Anna cursed him angrily.
“That b*stard! He’s dreaming! We will never let him ruin you, even if we have to go down with the ship.” She burst into tears as she mentioned, “Mr. Miller is the brother-in-law of that ungrateful man. How can we afford to hire him? Think of a way, Crystal.”
Crystal lowered her gaze for a moment before saying softly, “I am fairly acquainted with Mr. Miller. I’ll try to talk to him.”
Anna was a sensitive woman. When she smelled the alcohol on Crystal and saw a man’s coat draped over her, she guessed what had happened. However, she did not expose it.
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It wasn’t easy for Crystal to meet Henry.
In the lobby of the Justice Law Firm, the receptionist was polite but distant. “I’m sorry, miss. Unfortunately, I cannot allow you to go up without an appointment.”
Crystal regretted not taking the business card last night, but she asked, “If I make an appointment now, when can I meet Mr. Miller?”
The receptionist checked and replied, “The earliest would be in half a month.”
Such a reply left Crystal feeling anxious.
The elevator door at the lobby corner opened, and a man and a woman walked out. The man was none other than Henry, who was dressed in a classic black and white suit, looking sharp and elegant as it gave off a successful elite look. The woman was a hot, curvy lady in her thirties.
As soon as Henry stepped out of the elevator, he saw Crystal, but he acted as if he didn’t know her and went straight to escorting his client to the door. He maintained a sense of decency and shook hands with the woman before bidding farewell.
The woman’s voice was alluring and charming as she said, “I must thank you this time, Mr. Miller. I wouldn’t have been able to have a smooth divorce and get my share of the property! You have no idea
how stingy he was with me after he found a new lover…”
Henry smiled faintly. “It’s what I should do.”
The woman took the initiative and asked, “Mr. Miller, how about having a drink tonight?”
Crystal’s gaze fell on the woman, and she felt that with the woman’s figure and appearance, few men could resist her offer.
However, Henry was not an ordinary man. He raised his hand to check the time and politely declined, “I’m sorry, but I have a date tonight.”
The woman was tactful and knew that he wasn’t interested in her. She said goodbye coquettishly and got into her car to leave.
After seeing off his client, Henry stopped by the reception desk on purpose. He looked at Crystal and asked, “Changed your mind?”