Chapter 105

Noticing something amiss, Crystal asked, "Faith, do you know him?" Faith shook her head. She didn't know Atlas personally, but her grandfather did. Her grandfather told her a few times that Atlas Blackwell was a talented doctor who saved his life. Therefore, her grandfather reminded her to get acquainted with Atlas if she ran into the man in Newtropolis. Feeling dumbstruck, she could not believe that her grandfather had wanted her to make friends with a sex offender. She would have given Atlas a good scolding had it not been for her grandfather's request for her to befriend Atlas. She muttered, "What exactly did Grandpa see in a man of such bad character?" Overhearing Faith's words, Crystal asked, "Faith, what are you doing? Hmph! You're driving me nuts!" She then addressed Atlas, "And you! Of everyone, why did my sister send you to pick me up?" He shrugged. "Tabitha is busy now, but she'll be free at night. I'll show you around before we have dinner together." An idea struck Crystal when she stared at Atlas. "In this case, Atlas, why don't you come with us to a classmate reunion? A couple of old classmates of mine wanted to meet up after they heard that Faith would be in Newtropolis. That's the reason Faith wanted me in Newtropolis." Atlas agreed to Crystal's invitation without much thinking. Scoffing, Crytal sent out a text. "Hunter, I'm giving you a shot with Faith tonight. It's the perfect opportunity. As Faith's bestie, I'll approve of you and Faith, but only if you agree to teach someone a lesson." Hunter Jimenez's reply came swiftly. "Princess Crystal, is this for real? Is Faith willing to meet me?" Crystal playfully texted back, "That's all thanks to me." After that, she acted normal and said to Atlas, "Atlas, we booked a karaoke room. Why don't you come with us this afternoon?" "Of course." Atlas didn't know Faith prior to this. Upon closer look, Faith appeared to be a lovely and alluring young woman. No doubt, Crystal was pretty as well, but Faith carried an ethereal beauty. Every single movement of Faith's was graceful like she was a work of art. … They left the train station by cab for a popular establishment in Newtropolis—the Night Pulse. Hunter was all ready and awaiting their arrival in the private room. He said to the other men in the room, "Guys, Faith and Crystal will be here soon." The other men looked excited. "Hunter, you're something! How did you get Faith and Crystal to show up?" Smiling dangerously, he replied, "Well, Crystal is nice and easygoing, unlike Faith. Girls like Faith never talk to us guys. So, take my cue today. We need to get her drunk no matter what it takes." "Haha! Don't worry, Hunter." "Everything will go smoothly!" The men were ready to welcome the ladies. … Soon, Crystal showed up to Night Pulse with Faith. Faith stopped at the entrance and questioned, "Crystal, why would you bring me to this place?" Crystal swung Faith's arm. "Oh, Ms. Leichter, don't tell me you've never been to such a place?" Faith put on an icy look. "Never." Crystal chirped, "But us youngsters belong to a place like Night Pulse! Don't spend all your time with your grandfather. You'll have trouble finding a man for marriage!" Faith was unwillingly dragged into Night Pulse. Atlas followed closely behind. He realized that Faith was like a fish out of water in a place like Night Pulse. On the contrary, Crystal appeared to be a veteran of nightclubs, judging from her attire and her personality. The two ladies entered the private room. Seeing that, Hunter and his guy friends shot up from their seats with looks of joy. "Crystal, Faith, you're here!" They belatedly noticed Atlas standing beside the ladies. Frowning, Hunter inquired, "And this is?" Smiling, Crystal introduced Atlas, "This is my brother-in-law." Hunter chortled. "Crystal, why would you bring your brother-in-law along? This is our private gathering." He immediately noticed Crystal's expression crumpling. Then, it occurred to him she had previously requested him to teach someone a lesson.