Chapter 222 Serena sneered.


    Ms.


    Stevens, what an impressive disy.


    Its one thing to reject the future head of the Weller family to his face, but now you re even ignoring Mr. Weller Seniors orders? She continued, Do you really think the Stevens family is strong enought to challenge the Weller family? Christinas face darkened, but before she could respond, Kane pped the seductive woman beside him across the face


    Silence ! Family affairs are not for a woman like you to interfere with


    Get out of here ! and After dismissing his wife, Kane turned back to Christina with a warm smile. Christie, you Harvey have been seeing each other for some time now.


    Its normal for young people to have disagreements, but it hasnt reached the point where you two should end things


    Why dont you go home and rest for now? III have Harveye byter to offer a proper apology. Christina shook her head, her disgust for Harvey reaching its peak.


    Im sorry, Mr.


    Weller Senior, but I cant do that.


    Lets leave it at that


    you Kanes smile faltered, and a flicker of coldness appeared in his eyes.


    Ms.


    Stevens, I suggest think carefully about the choice youre about to make.


    Ive already shown you a great deal of respect as the head of the Weller family, far more than Ive given others in your position.


    Dont you think you should appreciate that? Christinas expression stiffened as she nced at Kane.


    His smiling face, though outwardly polite, made her feel a chill deep in her bones.


    She knew well that this was not just a suggestion -it was a thinly veiled threat.


    Harvey was a monster, but it was clear that Kane had also set his sights on swallowing the Stevens Corporation whole.


    Regret and fear flooded Christina as she realized the trap her family might have walked into


    The Stevens Corporation was standing on the edge of a cliff, and the Weller family was ready to push them over


    After Christina left, Harvey seethed with rage.


    That bitch is nothing but an ungrateful tramp! hadnt shown up, Dad, I wouldve made her regret ever defying the Weller family.


    If you haan Kanes face darkened, and his voice was cold and steady.


    Harvey, how many times have I told you? Women are not controlled through violence.


    The ones you can beat into submission are no better thanmodities useful only for momentary pleasure but ultimately worthless


    He continued, But Christina is different.


    She has beauty, intelligence, and, most importantly, the Stevens Corporation a prize worth far more than you seem to understand.


    If you secure her and take over the Stevens Corporation, you can use its resources to strengthen the Weller family.


    That is the only reason I supported your pursuit of her and even helped you acquire 1/2  Chapter 222 that diamond crown for the proposal.


    Harveys anger cased as he listened, a calcting smirk forming on his face.


    Youre right, Dad.


    The Stevens Corporation is something we have to im for ourselves.


    But Christina... Shes picky, cold, and arrogant.


    After tonights mess, getting her to cooperate will be next to impossible. Kanesugh was low and chilling.


    In the face of absolute power, theres no such thing as impossible.


    Ive already made it clear to her she knows what defying me means


    If the Stevens Corporation thinks they can walk away unscathed, well... thats nothing more than a dream.


    Harvey clenched his fists, a spark of excitement in his eyes.


    Though he secretly wished his father would die and leave him in charge, he could not deny that Kanes methods were unmatched


    Serena chimed in, her eyes gleaming with greed.


    Harvey, I heard that the diamond crown from the auction ended up in your hands.


    Let me see it! If not for your fathers inter wouldve cost you tens of millions to win.


    it Kane chuckled.


    Indeed, had to put some pressure on the other bidders


    Its true that my actions may not have been the most dignified, but lets face it dignity is a luxury we cant afford right now


    The Weller family is in financial trouble, and the business is shrinking.


    Compared to survival, what is dignity worth? Especially when I only have so much time left


    If I can squeeze more from the world before Im gone, why wouldnt I? Harvey hesitated, looking uneasy. Dad, Serena, theres something I need to tell you.


    Kane raised an eyebrow.


    What is it? That diamond crown cost you 3 million to acquire.


    Its a steal, and even if Christina doesnt appreciate it, we can sell it for a fortune.