Dongfang Chen's face drained of color as the horrifying truth dawned on him. He finally understood why Dongfang Hao was so determined to silence him.
"Uncle, I swear I won't ever mention her again!" Dongfang Chen desperately cried out.
Dongfang Hao regarded his nephew with chilling indifference. "You know the saying: a dead man tells no tales."
"No, Uncle! You can't do this to me!" Dongfang Chen's voice rose to a panicked shriek. "My father will never back down, and the consequences will be dire!"
"Are you attempting to dictate terms to me?" A faint smile played on Dongfang Hao's lips.
Dongfang Chen's frantic outburst subsided as he realized the futility of his words.
"You've made contributions, I won't deny that," Dongfang Hao said calmly. "However, your sacrifice is necessary for the sake of the group's future. Fear not, your demise will be swift and painless."
