Chapter 1717 Protecting Her

• As Silas waited for Lacey, Tristan's car slowly drove past him. The window on Crystal's side was down, her long hair gently lifted by the wind. She was chatting with Tristan, a faint smile gracing her face.
• Silas stared at her as if she was a stranger to him. Never before had she shown such gentleness in his presence.
• A twinge of sadness tugged at his heart, but it lasted no longer than the time it took to smoke half a cigarette. He sneered, his frivolous demeanor becoming more pronounced.