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 a community that had been around for some time . 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 often come 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 ? 111 1/2 Chapter 25 He Seemed to Be Regretting He wanted her to stay so that he could keep her by his side . +25 Bonus 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 replace John . Robert walked to the balcony and took out a cigarette , which he proceeded to smoke slowly . A few cigarettes later , 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 relationship 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 you come over and apply the ointment for me ? My parents will be coming over tomorrow and they may want to discuss the wedding date . You should ask Mrs. Sloan to come 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 . O r