Michelle clamped a vicious grip around Qin Yumo's throat, holding her like an ant he could crush at any moment. Chen Hao dared not make a reckless move.
"Chen Hao, looks like I guessed right. This woman means a lot to you." Michelle sneered.
Chen Hao dropped the act and smiled. "That's right. Please don't hurt her. Whatever you want, I'll give it to you."
Michelle burst out laughing. "First, get on your knees!"
The corners of Chen Hao's mouth trembled. Every part of him rebelled, but he had no choice. He knelt.
As she watched Chen Hao kneel before Michelle in front of everyone for her sake, tears welled in Qin Yumo's eyes. With immense difficulty, she forced out, "Chen Hao, forget about me."
The instant Qin Yumo finished speaking, Michelle punched her in the abdomen, making her spit out a mouthful of blood.
"Stop!" Chen Hao roared, his entire body shaking with rage.
With a sickening relish, Michelle licked the blood Qin Yumo had spat out, then gave Chen Hao another order. "Hand over the Electric Crystal."
Without the slightest hesitation, Chen Hao took out the Electric Crystal and tossed it straight to Michelle.
Michelle caught the Electric Crystal. As he watched the immense energy drifting within it, his lips curled into a satisfied smile. "Very good. Do one more thing for me, and I'll give her back to you."
"Name it!" Chen Hao stared fixedly at Michelle.
"Cripple yourself!"
Hearing Michelle's utterly depraved demand, Qin Yumo forced herself to speak despite the blood covering her mouth and nose. "Chen Hao, don't... don't listen to him. Forget about me."
Michelle tightened his grip slightly, choking off Qin Yumo's breath. "Say another word, and I'll kill you right now."
"Stop. I'll do it." Chen Hao raised his trembling right