Chapter 190


    Chapter 190 Old Sweetheart Getting Married


    The champagne-colored BMW cruised into the residential area where Anna lived.


    Having prepared dinner in advance, Anna smiled upon seeing them return together. “I’m almost done.


    Just one more dish to go.”


    Crystal handed her a box of peaches; it was Anna’s favorite.


    As Anna took it, her gaze swept over Pete. What a tactful fellow.


    Pete was on his best behavior around Anna. He greeted her sweetly and even volunteered to give her


    a hand in the kitchen. Obviously, Anna could not bear to let him do that, so she beamingly sent him to


    take


    a shower.


    Immediately, Pete picked up his suitcase and entered the room. He looked so well-practiced that


    Crystal couldn’t help but suspect that he might be one of Anna’s rtives.


    Right when Anna finished cooking. Pete emerged, fresh from the shower.


    Thanks to his long legs, he looked good in whatever he wore.


    Enthusiastically, he helped Anna to her seat and served her food as if he was her own son.


    While Crystal disliked certain parts of Pete, she had to admit that he knew how to please Anna. The


    latter looked like she was enjoying herself immensely, and seeing that cheered Crystal up.


    The doorbell rang while they were eating.


    “I’ll get it,” Pete volunteered automatically.


    Gazing after his strapping figure, Anna whispered, “What a lovely young man. He’s enthusiastic and


    polite.”


    Crystal smiled in return.


    When Pete opened the door, he found a decent-looking middle-aged man apanied by an elderly


    lady.


    “May I help you?”


    Joshua hade with his mother and wife. He was stunned upon being greeted by such a character at


    the door.


    Am I at the wrong house? I don’t think so.


    “Is Crystal home?” Joshua asked politely.


    Crystal scowled in disgust at his voice. However, Anna squeezed her hand and advised. “He is a guest.


    Let’s not forget the manners your father has imparted to you.”


    Crystal could only force a smile.


    With that, Anna beckoned the Quinns indoors. Before she could greet them, Georgina Quinn, the old


    lady, looked as if she was about to cry. “What a shack my darling granddaughter is living in! What kind


    of a father are you, Joshua”


    Old Sweetheart Getting Married


    Flushing crimson, Joshua did not respond.


    Crystal, on the other hand, looked nonchnt. “I’m doing very well. No need to feel guilty, Mr. Quinn.”


    At the side, Anna poured them some coffee..


    Georgina tried to take Crystal’s hand, but thetter dodged aside.


    The olddy was morose. “Why won’t you reconcile with your family? Joshua’s vast fortune and


    properties. aside, you will live many times better than you do now! If youe back, everything your


    father owns will be given to you and Audrey. We won’t be biased.”


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    Still, Crystal was unmoved.


    It dawned on her that they only wanted their flesh and blood back. The pain she felt when she faced


    Audrey was the least of their concerns. They don’t actually want me back. They just want me to bury


    the hatchet with Audrey.


    Crystal remained impassive.


    Pete watched her, then turned to Georgina while gnawing on a toothpick. “Just because you have a few


    bucks, you’re using it to throw your weight around?”


    Joshua’s wife, Rhea Sutter, was displeased to hear that.


    Studying Pete, she surmised that he was an employee. “It’s something you would never achieve in


    your lifetime,” she chimed in.


    Pete removed the toothpick and leered evilly. “I have a few hundred million on me right now. Would you


    -like some?”


    His provocation made Rhea tremble with anger.


    She snapped, “Look at the type of riffraff Crystal is affiliated with, Joshua! I told you she isn’t fit to


    return. to the Quinn family for the upbringing she has. Audrey is a much more decent person in


    comparison.”


    “Crystal, I don’t think it’s appropriate for him to stay here,” said Joshua after a short hesitation.


    Crystalughed coldly.


    “I can no longer drive with my foot like that, Mr. Quinn. Do you have an opinion about me hiring a driver


    as well? Also, it doesn’t matter whether or not I’m decent. The Quinn family is too good for me. You


    should go.”


    Pete stood by her. “Indeed. You’re intruding on our family meal.”


    His words earned him a re from Crystal. You’re not family!


    Nheless, she found Pete’s fiery disposition useful. cing him with Anna was perfect, as he would


    be able to fend off the Quinns if they came knocking again.


    When Crystal arrived at that thought, her impression of Pete became much more favorable.


    Meanwhile, Joshua turned pale.


    Crystal’s foot still precludes her from driving? Does that mean she could no longer be a pianist toot


    Stepping forward, he began earnestly, “Come with me abroad, Crystal. I will have the best doctor treat


    you. You have my best genes. Once your foot recovers, you will be a star.”


    While Crystal snickered, Pete snorted. “So you’re here for a sessor,” he remarked.


    Joshua wanted to exin, but Pete pointed at the door. “Go. We didn’t cook enough for you. Are you


    so poor that all three of you havee asking for a meal?”


    Joshua and his family were livid.


    When they left the house, Rhea, a native of Hulcaster, gritted her teeth angrily. “Who the hell does he


    think he is?”


    On the contrary, Joshua was lost in thought..


    The look Crystal gave him remained vividly in his mind’s eye. It was aloof and cold, without a trace of


    love.


    Rhea could tell what he was thinking. She stroked his arm and consoled him, “We still have Audrey.


    Joshua, she’s our child-our own flesh and blood. As we didn’t raise Crystal, it’s only natural for her to


    be distant.”


    At the thought of Audrey, Joshua felt his heart soften.


    His only other wish was for Audrey to find a decent partner after her divorce. If she managed to, their


    family would be whole.


    After the trio was gone, Crystal did not say a word.


    In the end, Anna took the initiative to speak. “We won’t let them in next time.


    She felt sorry for Crystal. Though she thought it would be better for Crystal to have a father’s love, she


    was not blind. She could see that the Quinn family did not dote on Crystal very much. The affection


    they had for her was nothingpared to the love they had for Audrey.


    Crystal patted Anna’s hand, reassuring her, “I’m fine, Mom.”


    In the midst of that, Pete sat down to eat and got some food for Anna.


    “That’s right. Don’t be upset, Madam Anna. With me by your side, I promise you will glow with


    happiness every single day.”


    Anna burst intoughter upon hearing that.


    Still a little worried, Crystal spent the night.


    She watched as Pete continued to charm Anna, and that pleased her.


    When she rose carly the following morning for work, she found Pete already leaning on her


    champagne- -colored BMW. “Good morning. Miss Winters!” he greetedzily.


    Crystal cleared her throat. “Just stay with my mother.”


    “But she asked me to spend the day with you, Miss Winters. What do I do? Who should I heed?” Pete


    demurred.


    Hearing that, Crystal did not bother arguing with him.


    Upon entering the car, she ordered, “To the music center on Gangford Street.”


    Pete made a gesture of assent and stepped on the gas.


    As he was a racer, he outstripped the other vehicles easily and cut the journey time of half an hour


    down. to a quarter of an hour.


    With a screech, the car ground to a halt outside the building.


    Pete exited the vehicle and opened the door for Crystal. “Could you sit beside me next time? Only rich


    and old people sit at the back,” he whined.


    Crystal stared at him. “I’m your boss!”


    She arrived at the elevator, then turned around. “I don’t need a ride for the rest of the morning. Go


    home, take my mother to get groceries, and keep herpany.”


    Pete smiled devilishly as he held the elevator door open. “I got it. You want me, so you’re having me


    build a rapport with your mother, which would grant you easier ess to me. Miss Winters, it would


    save us a lot of time if you would just confess how you truly feel.”


    Without sparing him a nce, Crystal entered the elevator. “Go to the psychiatric department and get


    yourself checked.”


    Pete couldn’t resist cursing inwardly.


    He went anyway and even returned with the invoice to ask for a reimbursement. “Look, I’m perfectly


    normal! Also, I went to get myself checked out at the andrologist. I’m especially virile. Would you like to


    see it?”


    Crystal ignored him.


    She was looking at an invitation in front of her-it was for Ritchie’s wedding due on Saturday night.


    She did not expect to receive an invite after her quarrel with Rayna. While she was puzzling over the


    matter, Ritchie called and told her that it was Charles’ intention.


    As Charles and Madison had reconciled, he wanted to bring her to the wedding, and it would be best if


    Crystal could apany them.


    After hanging up, Crystal massaged her temples. Though she did not want to attend, she could not turn


    it down.


    Pete rapped his knuckles on the table, looking displeased. “Is your old sweetheart getting married?”


    Crystal did not wish to discuss the matter with him.


    Her voice grew cold as she changed the topic. “There’s a piano to be moved to the headquarters. Give


    them a hand.”


    Pete gritted his pearly white teeth. “You’re good at using people, Miss Winters. I’ve given you all of me.


    I don’t care what you say, but I’ming with you to your old sweetheart’s wedding to feast. You owe


    me that much.”


    At Adroit Law Firm, there was an important guest that day. It was Edward Zelcest of Hulcaster, the


    richest man in the south.


    Sitting in Henry’s office, Edward was making some perfunctory small talk. “You’re doing well here,


    Henry.”


    “Nothingpared to you, Mr. Zelcest,” Henry replied modestly.


    After several more cursory remarks, Edward arrived at the reason for his visit. “I’m not going to waste


    your time, Henry. I am here at Barnwood for two reasons. The first is to attend the Jenkins family’s


    wedding, and the second is to look for my wayward son. Pete, that rascal, has left home without


    saying. anything. He only left a note telling us that he was going to Barnwood for something important.


    I’m worried that he might not have any money with him.”


    Recalling Pete, Henry grinned. “It’s good for young people to strive and apply themselves. Don’t you


    worry, Mr. Zelcest.”


    Edward sighed. “Be that as it may, I’m just afraid he might lose his way. You know Barnwood well,


    Henry. Would you help me find him?”


    “Of course.” Henry smiled lightly.


    As angry as Edward was, he missed his son. “I don’t know where Pete is right now,” hemented. “I


    don’t even know if he is living on the streets… Anyway, I’ll see you this Saturday at the Jenkins family’s


    wedding.”


    Henry walked him to the door politely.


    After Henry saw his guest off. Jamie entered. “Should we begin looking into Pete’s situation, Mr. Miller?


    He is bound to use some devices. I’m sure we will track him down soon enough.”


    Henry took a sip of his coffee and chuckled. “Mr. Zelcest spoils his son too much. Young men should


    undergo some hardships.”