Chapter 19 Robert Chose Power Robert went to the agreed location alone . He got out of the car and lugged the three million in cash to the warehouse , asking for the hostage to be released . The man who looked like a monkey was the leader . He had a scar on his face , and he looked quite scary . He grabbed a few stacks of cash to check their authenticity , and after confirming that it was real cash , he beamed . " You're quite generous , Mr. Sloan . If you had been this cooperative earlier , Miss Miller wouldn't have had to suffer . " He gestured with a look , and his subordinates immediately let Melora go .. After regaining freedom , Melora instantly ran into Robert's arms as she sobbed . " Robert , why did you take so long ? I think I broke my leg . It hurts … They even said that if you don't come any sooner , they'd rape me … Boohoo … " Robert / comforted Melora as he embraced her . However , his eyes were trained on Crystal . Crystal struggled with all her might , but her mouth was stuffed with a piece of cloth , so she couldn't say a word . She knew Robert very well . He would sacrifice her for the sake of power . Throughout the whole ordeal , Robert never said a word . He watched as Crystal slowly turned from defiant to despairing … The monkey - faced man grinned , then lifted Crystal's chin with his knife . " Mr. Sloan , this girl is probably worth 300,000 at the very least with her beauty . Since you're loaded , you might as well take her . If not , we'll have her for ourselves ." Robert could afford the 300,000 . However , he couldn't possibly offer anything . Henry was already suspecting him , so he couldn't risk having Melora suspect his relationship with Crystal as well . If Melora knew about this and called off their marriage , his years of effort would go to waste . If Robert had to choose between power and women , he would go for power , Robert didn't dare meet Crystal's hate - filled eyes as he turned around and said coldly , " I don't know her ! " Crystal had already guessed the ending that awaited her , and her eyes turned vacant . Shortly after , tears rolled out of the corners of her eyes . Robert was truly a despicable man . He pretended not to see this as he carried Melora toward the car outside . Melora tugged at him lightly , whispering , " Is this really okay ? If she gets raped , Seth would be so sad . " < 1/2 10 % Chapter 19 Robert Chose Power Chapter 19 Robert Chose Power Robert went to the agreed location alone . +25 Bonus He got out of the car and lugged the three million in cash to the warehouse , asking for the hostage to be released . The man who looked like a monkey was the leader . He had a scar on his face , and he looked quite scary . He grabbed a few stacks of cash to check their authenticity , and after confirming that it was real cash , he beamed . " You're quite generous , Mr. Sloan . If you had been this cooperative carlier , Miss Miller wouldn't have had to suffer . " He gestured with a look , and his subordinates immediately let Melora go . After regaining freedom , Melora instantly ran into Robert's arms as she sobbed . " Robert , why did you take so long ? I think I broke my leg . It hurts … They even said that if you don't come any sooner , they'd rape me … Boohoo … " Robert comforted Melora as he embraced her . However , his eyes were trained on Crystal . Crystal struggled with all her might , but her mouth was stuffed with a piece of cloth , so she couldn't say a word . She knew Robert very well . He would sacrifice her for the sake of power . Throughout the whole ordeal , Robert never said a word . He watched as Crystal slowly turned from defiant to despairing …. The monkey - faced man grinned , then lifted Crystal's chin with his knife . " Mr. Sloan , this girl is probably worth 300,000 at the very least with her beauty . Since you're loaded , you might as well take her . If not , we'll have her for ourselves . " Robert could afford the 300,000 . However , he couldn't possibly offer anything . Henry was already suspecting him , so he couldn't risk having Melora suspect his relationship with Crystal as well . If Melora knew about this and called off their marriage , his years of effort would go to waste . If Robert had to choose between power and women , he would go for power , Robert didn't dare meet Crystal's hate - filled eyes as he turned around and said coldly , " I don't know her ! " Crystal had already guessed the ending that awaited her , and her eyes turned vacant . Shortly after , tears rolled out of the corners of her eyes , Robert was truly a despicable man . He pretended not to see this as he carried Melora toward the car outside . Melora tugged at him lightly , whispering , " Is this really okay ? If she gets raped , Seth would be so sad . " 1/2 Chapter 19 Robert Chose Power Robert subtly pinched her leg . Melora cried out in pain , " Ouch , that hurts ! Robert , hurry and take me to the hospital ." Robert placed her in the car . When he straightened up , he took one last glance at the warehouse . Don't hate me for this , Crystal! he thought . +25 Bonus After getting into the car , Robert immediately started the engine . He feared that if he was a second slower , he might regret his decision . In the abandoned warehouse , the monkey - faced man spat and shouted , " You worthless toy , you're not even worth 300,000 ! I guess we'll get to feast , then . " He then urged his subordinates to hurry up . " Have fun , but don't delay our business ! " The thugs were extremely excited . They had never seen such an exquisite woman in their lives before . To be honest , she looked even prettier than Robert's fiancee . They could barely imagine how much fun it would be to get their hands on her . Crystal's eyes were filled with fear , but hatred soon took over . If she had hoped for Robert's mercy before , from this moment onward , she had nothing but hatred toward the man ! The thugs were about to make a move when a clear sound suddenly rang out from a corner of the warehouse . The thugs were startled . They wondered , Who is it ? Henry leaned against the concrete wall as he played with the lighter in his hand . He had a noble aura about him , and he looked handsome as well . The expensive suit he was wearing formed a stark contrast to the run - down warehouse . He smiled slightly . " Miss Winters , why do I always come across you when you're in distress ? " Crystal froze . She slowly angled her head to see Henry walking toward her . At the same time , sirens blared all around them . At that moment , she had never been more grateful to him ! O