Chapter 25


    Chapter 25 He Seemed to Be Regretting


    On the other hand, Robert didn’t leave immediately.


    When Henry pinned Crystal to the bed and kissed her, Robert was just outside.


    He had seen how soft Crystal looked in a kiss. His entire body tensed up in anger like a taut bowstring,


    threatening to break at any moment.


    Finally, when Crystal let out small sounds beyond her control, Robert couldn’t stand it anymore and he


    punched the wall opposite him.


    Blood spattered everywhere and his hands were covered with blood.


    However, he seemed to have lost his sense of pain as he stood there without moving, a dark


    expression on his face.


    For a moment, Robert wanted to dash into the ward and snatch Crystal from under Henry’s nose.


    However, he knew that if he took one step inside, his engagement with Melora would instantly be void.


    He had worked long and hard to obtain it, so he wouldn’t let it disappear in the blink of an eye.


    Robert left decisively, then drove to amunity that had been around for some time.


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    He had once lived here for two years, and the security guard still remembered him. When he drove in,


    the security guard greeted enthusiastically. “You’re back, Mr. Sloan!”


    Robert nodded expressionlessly.


    He went upstairs and opened the door to an apartment. The apartment was about 860 square feet and


    it contained all his memories with Crystal.


    Back then, the Sloan Group was threatened with bankruptcy, and the few members of the Sloan Family


    had squeezed into this old apartment. For their meals, the dignified Mrs. Sloan had to humble herself


    and go to the market to haggle prices for cheap and unwanted vegetables, so a decent lifestyle was out


    of the question.


    Back then, they lived in poverty.


    Out of consideration for Robert’s pride, Crystal would oftene over to make meals for him and patch


    things up here and there.


    She was a foolish woman.


    She thought that Robert loved her, but he was just using her throughout the process.


    Crystal had never understood what was actually going on.


    Even now, she thought that she was the one who had dragged John into this mess. She had no idea


    that Robert had already chosen John to be the scapegoat many years ago, and she was just a tool he


    used to obtain John’s trust.


    This tool was just so foolish that in the end, even Robert couldn’t bear to let it go.


    Ha! Even if I achieve status and reputation, where else can I find a foolish woman who will love me so


    innocently?


    He wanted her to stay so that he could keep her by his side.


    She could make him meals and rub his forehead when he was tired, and perhaps he would allow her to


    bear his children as well.


    He would do it, even if it would be a little more troublesome to get someone to rece John.


    Robert walked to the balcony and took out a cigarette, which he proceeded to smoke slowly. A few


    cigarettester, he dialed his secretary’s number.


    “Any updates on John? Is Mr. Murray still in charge of the case?”


    The secretary nodded and said yes.


    Robert proceeded to assign a few tasks emotionlessly.


    The secretary was shocked to hear that.


    She had worked for Robert for a long time, so she knew about his rtionship with Crystal. She


    couldn’t help but beg on Crystal’s behalf, saying, “Mr. Sloan, despite everything, Miss Winters-”


    Robert’s tone was cold as he growled, “Just do as I say and quit dallying!”


    The secretary fell silent for a moment before she agreed.


    Just then, Melora called. Robert was feeling annoyed and didn’t want to answer the phone, but after


    she called him a few more times, he picked up in the end.


    “Robert, where have you gone? My hand hurts. Can youe over and apply the ointment for me? My


    parents will being over tomorrow and they may want to discuss the wedding date. You should ask


    Mrs. Sloan toe too.”


    Robert’s mind was filled with images of Crystal being kissed silly by Henry, and he felt his entire body


    going numb. After more prompting from Melora, he replied, “Got it.”


    He hung up and decided to just let it be.


    Once I obtain power, what else can I not get my hands on? I am sure that I will not regret this decision


    even after 20 years.