Chapter 148 Christina took a deep breath, finding her calm.


    Mr.


    Madden Senior, even as East Sides crime lord, if you hurt me, Harvey will demand justice.


    At this point, she could not imagine Tonypletely disregarding the Weller familys influence.


    However, Tony scoffed.


    Harvey? That guy owes me millions: Justice? The moment he sees me, hed be on his knees begging! The men around the room erupted in mockingughter


    Harvey? That guys nothing but a cowardly joke! one of them jeered.


    Another sneered.


    Ms.


    Stevens, youre a stunner, but sticking with Harvey? Youre wasting your beauty.


    Youd be better off with Mr.


    Madden Senior


    Hed make sure the Stevens family reaches new heights.


    Honestly, another chimed in, Harveys only still afloat because his father has some sway.


    Otherwise, hed have been tossed out of Jayrodale long ago! Christinas anger red


    She could not believe the arrogance of these East Side thugs, openly belittling the Weller family like this. However, doubts began to creep into her mind.


    First, Jayrodale Banks manager had hinted at Harvey being neck deep in debt, and now Tony was saying the same thing.


    A single usation could be dismissed as nder, but hearing it from multiple sources made her uneasy


    Mr.


    Madden Senior, since your men are so bold, will you let me call Harvey right now? Christina challenged , thinking only Harvey could bring these thugs back down.


    Tonyughed


    Go ahead, Im in no rush


    His confidence only increased Christinas unease, but she still could not believe Harvey was as worthless as they imed


    After all, the Wellers were a prominent family in Jayrodale.


    With that in mind, she dialed his number several times.


    However, after several attempts, there was no answer.


    Frowning, Christina redialed.


    Harvey would always answer her calls, and she was unwilling to give up so easily.


    But again, the call went to voicemail.


    Tony sneered


    Dont waste your time.


    That cowards probably hiding from me


    Youve got a better chance of winning the lottery than convincing him to show his face here. Christinas face paled as her anxiety peaked, wondering what was going on with Harvey


    Ill give you onest chance call Andrew toe here, and youll be safe, Tony demanded coldly. Otherwise, my men will have their way with you.


    The room filled with Tonys disgustingughter, and for the first time, fear seeped into Christina. Still, she bit her lip and shook her head Mr.


    Madden Senior, I wont do it.


    Chapter 148 Tony mmed his hand on his chair, his grin reced by cold fury. Fine.


    Lets see whatsts longer your stubbornness or my whip.


    Then, he ordered his men, Strike her, but avoid her face and legs.


    Well want to have some funter.


    A thin whip cracked across Christinas back, leaving a visible blood mark through her dress. Though tears welled in her eyes from the pain, she bit her lip and refused to make a sound. Quite tough, arent you? Lets see how long thatsts.


    Keep going! Tony shouted.


    The whip struck again and again until blood soaked through her dress.


    The pain became unbearable, and Christina finally broke, crying out, Just kill me if youve got the guts!