Chapter 163
After a moment’s hesitation, Christina sald, “Harvey, I have some questions I’d like to ask you. If you’re uncomfortable answering, I won’t press the matter.”
Harvey’s heart skipped a beat, but he forced a smile. “Christie, darling, there’s nothing you can’t ask me. I’ve always been completely honest with you.”
Andrew secretly scoffed, realizing Christina had finally noticed some of Harvey’s suspicious behavior. However, it was no longer his concern.
“Tony mentioned that you owed him millions when he kidnapped me,” Christina said carefully. “Harvey, is that true?”
Harvey immediately denied it. “Absolutely not. It’s completely false. Tony is nothing but a common thug. As a member of the Weller family and one of Jayrodale’s elite, I wouldn’t even speak with someone like him, let alone owe him money.”
Irene chuckled. “Christie, you silly girl! The Wellers are old money, and Harvey was born with a not the other way around.”
rspoon in his mouth. People owe him to
The other Stevens family members chimed in, “That’s right. Harvey’s from serious wealth. The Weller fortune could last for generations even with excessive spending.”
Someone commented, “Exactly. Jayrodale’s top families are known for their unbelievable wealth. The Weller family is one of them. How could Mr. Weller possibly owe others money?
Christina was swayed by their remarks and began to think that Tony must have been lying. Harvey came from privilege, and money was probably the least of his concerns, given his family’s vast resources and business empire.
“Still, Harvey, you should be careful. A crime lord like Tony might target you,” she warned.
Harvey waved his hand dismissively. “An East Side gang leader isn’t worthy of challenging me. Besides, the East Side gang and Tony have been eliminated.”
Christina was shocked. She had witnessed Tony’s strength firsthand and thought him nearly invincible. She asked, “Tony’s been killed? Who did it?”
Irene declared proudly, “Harvey, of course! When he learned that Tony had taken you, he was furious and immediately used his family connections to save you. Even Mr. Yates got involved. I heard Tony was on his knees begging for mercy, but Harvey showed no mercy and ordered his execution.”
Irene painted the picture so vividly as if she had witnessed Tony’s downfall herself, portraying Harvey as some kind of almighty hero.
Yet, Christina was skeptical. “Mom, is that really what happened? Are you sure you’re not just making this up?”
Irene frowned. “How could it be made up? Harvey told us himself. Leroy and everyone else
heard it too.
Leroy grinned proudly. “That’s right, Christie, ad to beg Harvey to tell me the details. The Weller family’s influence is truly incredible.”
A young woman from the Stevens family gushed “Mr. Weller is so accomplished, just like the hero in movies who defeated the villain with a snap of his fingers. Christie, I’m so jealous that you found such a brave man!”
Suddenly, Andrew’s voice cut through the praise ‘If he’s so incredibly powerful, then why did her calls go unanswered when she was in danger? Were you hiding somewhere, trembling in fear?”
