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 !