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 ? Ill 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 .