Chapter 36 Get On Your Knees and Beg for Mercy ! Be the Bigger Person Mr. Sloan Crystal looked at the man she used to love with an empty gaze , and she felt a sense of unfamiliarity . She even doubted if she had ever truly known him . Why would he be so cruel otherwise ? ' It was clear that Robert had provoked and trapped Anna with his words . There was no reason for a woman who was too timid to even slaughter a chicken to pick up a knife . Crystal then stated softly , " Robert , I'm begging you … Can you please let me go ? " She kneeled down in front of him just as he was about to speak . At that moment , Anna seemed to have come back to her senses and she made some odd noises as if she were attempting to intervene and stop Crystal . Despite that , Crystal refused to get up and remained kneeling with her back straight . The tears hanging on the corners of her eyes made her clean gaze even clearer . She spoke in a quivering voice , " Mr. Sloan , I was young and foolish when I fell in love with you . I was at fault for not knowing where I stood and bothering you … I am begging you to consider our past relationship and spare my father and stepmother . Please , I'm begging you ! " Anna sobbed upon seeing how much Crystal lowered herself for Henry . After coming back to her senses , she wailed and apologized to Crystal while trying to pull her up . How can this happen ? Crystal is John's only treasure . How can she get on her knees for a brute like Robert Sloan ?! Crystal remained still as she defiantly stared at Robert . There was no way he didn't understand her after spending four years together with her . Crystal was usually gentle , but she possessed a streak of obstinacy as well . Despite having loved him deeply in the past , she was now kneeling before him , determined to leave him . Seeing this , Robert gritted his teeth and angrily asked in return , " And what if I refuse to spare them ? What is your plan , Crystal ? " She clenched her fists upon hearing that . " Aren't you afraid that I'll reveal your true nature to the Millers ? " " Go ahead and expose me . " Robert sneered , " Let's see if Melora forgives me or if your family can escape unharmed . Also , see if Henry comes to your aid . " Robert's wound started hurting more when he brought up Henry . He is ruthless and tyrannical ! It wasn't until now that Crystal finally saw Robert for who he really was . Holding the pain in , Robert approached her and pulled her closer to him . He then gently stroked her cheek and spoke in a low and hoarse voice , " Come back to me , or I can't promise to not do something again . For instance , I may have Aunt Anna put in prison for a long , long time on assault charges , or I may have John- " A palm suddenly came swinging at his face . ||| 1/2 19:30 Sun , Jun 4 M Chapter 36 Get On Your Knees and Beg for Mercy ! Be the Bigger Person … Crystal was so angry that her whole body shook . " You monster ! " she exclaimed . 85 % +5 Bonus However , the man grabbed her hand tightly and put his face close to hers as he mocked in an indifferent tone , " Did you only realize that today ? You didn't say that when you had feelings for me . You didn't say that either when you blushed and waited for me to kiss you . Do you remember when you said I was the most handsome man in the world , Crystal ? Or do you need me to remind you ? " After he released her , he signaled the security guards to hold Anna down as she fought tooth and nail to resist him . He then hissed , " Call the police and tell them that Mrs. Winters here assaulted me with the intent to cause harm . " Hearing that , Crystal quickly grabbed him . The man reacted by pushing her away . As he licked the blood off his lips , he warned , " You've really pissed me off now , Crystal . " The sound of police sirens became increasingly distinct . Crystal's delicate face had turned ghastly . Robert has won . The despicable and shameless animal of a man has won ! She closed and reopened her eyes before uttering softly , " Please don't be upset . I apologize to you on behalf of Aunt Anna . " Robert took a seat on the couch and reached out a hand toward her .. Crystal's hands were stained with his blood . When she saw Robert's actions , she gently lifted her hand , slowly offering it to him .
