Chapter 41 Redemption in the Arms of Henry Crystal walked out of the villa . +5 Bonus As the rain intensified , a thick veil of mist descended upon the world . In the dim glow of the streetlights , the ground glimmered with a lustrous sheen of water . Crystal walked numbly in high heels on the cold and rainy night . She continued to walk until her heels had worn her feet raw , and bright red blood streamed down her fair skin . It hurts so much … Inclining her head slightly , she let the icy raindrops pelt her face . Loving Robert Sloan is my curse ! Her feelings for him had transformed into pure hatred . Rather than spending the rest of her life seeking revenge , she would rather die alongside him . Tears welled up in her eyes but in the frigid night , they seemed insignificant . She slowly crouched down and allowed the rain to cleanse and wash away her pain . Just then , a tall figure with a black umbrella appeared over her , enveloping her in its shade . Crystal lifted her face and saw that the person was none other than Henry . He was dressed in a suit that made it seem like he had just left a formal event , emanating an air of sophistication and charisma . His eyes bore into hers , and the intensity of his gaze caused her heart to skip a beat . It's Henry again ! Why does he always show up when I'm at my most vulnerable ? And why do I feel this sense of redemption every time I see him ? " Miss Winters , I've been looking for you all night . " Henry's deep and husky voice was more captivating than the melody of a cello . Crystal looked up at him as he reached out his hand to her . However , she remained frozen in place , and her body was stiff and unresponsive . " Poor thing ." He sighed softly . Without hesitation , he bent down and lifted her into his arms . Although her drenched clothes had seeped through his attire , neither of them seemed to be bothered . Henry's body was warm , and it took a moment for Crystal to snap out of it . They were so close to each other that her face was nearly buried in his neck , and their posture was so intimate that it made her feel like she was losing her sanity . She wanted to struggle as she felt uneasy . However , his hoarse voice cut through her thoughts . " Don't move ! " he rasped . Then , he gently placed the umbrella handle in her hand . His hand was so warm that she had the urge to escape , but he wouldn't allow it as he quickly enclosed her soft palm in his scorching grip . 1/2 Chapter 41 Redemption in the Arms of Henry Crystal stared at him in a daze , and her tempting lips were slightly parted . +5 Bonus Henry lowered his head and pressed his lips against hers , and they passionately made out in the rain . As the rain gently poured down , it seemed as though there were only the two of them left in the world . Although Crystal initially resisted his kiss , she was no match for Henry's dominance and the fiery passion that he unleashed upon her . Her heart was slowly tamed by his skilled and irresistible kiss . The black umbrella fell to the ground and was carried away by the wind . Unable to resist any longer , she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him back . Her desperate demeanor seemed like a sacrifice to Henry , and the sounds of their passion caused her to blush and her heart to race . At this moment , no words were needed as both of them understood each other's hearts . Robert was no longer important . Henry took Crystal to his luxurious apartment located in a bustling area . He looked at her wet clothes and pulled out a black shirt from the wardrobe before passing it to her . " Go take a shower and change your clothes , Wear this shirt for now , and I'll have my secretary bring some new clothes over tomorrow morning . " Ar 24 years old , Crystal was not so naive that she failed to recognize the situation at hand . After silently taking the shirt from Henry , she glanced up at him . She was surprised but also relieved when he grabbed a bathrobe and headed to the guest room . This gave her the chance to finally catch a glimpse of his bedroom . Henry had a preference for modern art with a touch of heavy metal . The cool and austere style of the bedroom reflected his strong personal taste , featuring furniture in a deep shade of gray that harmonized with the black bedsheets and curtains . Crystal bit her lip lightly and went to the bathroom . When she came out , she was only wearing his shirt . Henry stood at approximately 6 feet tall , and his shirt was so oversized that she could wear it as a nightgown . The loose fit of the shirt complemented her skin tone , and as she moved , her beautiful and slender legs peeked out from beneath the hem . When Henry entered the room to grab some files , he was greeted with this scene and his Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily .