Chapter 223
Harvey’s expression turned grim. “Dad, I know everything you’ve said is true, but the issue is … I didn’t get the crown for 3 million.”
Kane’s brows furrowed deeply. “What did you just say?
After all, he personally went to the Radiant Group auction to intimidate the bidders. Was Silas, Radiant Group’s CEO, bold enough to disrespect the Weller family?
Harvey hesitated, stammering as he explained, “Well… Initially, the crown was mine for 3 million–it was practically a done deal. But then some bastard barged in out of nowhere and started bidding against me like his life depended on it. The price shot up and kept climbing until it reached more than 15 million… so, well
Before Harvey could finish, Kane’s face turned deathly pale. His hand trembled as he pointed at his son. “What did you just say? You spent more than 15 million dollars?”
“You ungrateful brat! Didn’t I warn you not to go over 7.5 million at most? Are you trying to ruin the financial stability I worked so hard to maintain?”
Harvey braced himself. “Dad, you can blame me all you want, but it wasn’t my fault! The real problem is Andrew–he ignored your warning and forced me into this bidding war. I didn’t have a choice!”
Kane let out a furious cry, clutching his stomach as he doubled over in pain. His anger had literally made him sick.
He yelled, “You idiot! You absolute moron! If someone starts bidding you up, why wouldn’t
You inst let it go? Do you have any idea what your recklessness has done?
“You’ve doomed the Weller family’s recovery because of your pride. I should… I should-”
Kane gasped, unable to finish his sentence, before collapsing to the ground and coughing up a mouthful of blood.
Serena screamed, “Honey, you’re scaring me! Take it easy!”
Kane’s veins bulged as he steadied himself against her, barely able to stay on his feet if no Serena’s help. “Andrew? It’s Andrew Lloyd, isn’t it? He’s crossed us one too many times, mocking the Weller family as if we’re nothing! Who does he think he is? I’ll make sure he learns how to respect others.”
He added, “Before I go, I’ll deal with him and show him what happens when you challenge a legacy like ours!” Kane’s bloodshot eyes burned with fury as he roared, his lips still smeared with blood.
Harvey’s voice grew colder. “Andrew is being propped up by Lauren, and he’s also Christina’s ex–boyfriend.”
He continued, “Dad, if you let me mobilize the Weller family’s skilled martial artists, I could
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take him out for good. It’d remove one major obstacle standing in our way.”
Kane gritted his teeth. “I’ve told you before–you don’t have the authority to command the family’s skilled martial artists until you’ve officially taken my place. But don’t worry. Before I’m gone, I’ll make sure to clear the path for you. I’ll leave you with a Weller family with a
future.”
Harvey felt a surge of joy but quickly masked it with a look of remorse. “Dad, look at your condition. I can’t bear to see you pushing yourself so hard just to help me!”
Kane’s presence radiated a fading yet fierce aura, like a lion refusing to acknowledge its decline. “For the Weller family
future, I’ll endure whatever I have to. You may be a disappointment, but you’re still my son. And killing Andrew will send a message to everyone, especially the Rhodes family and Marvin, who are circling us like vultures. The Weller family isn’t dying prey. We’re a lion, lying in wait to strike again!”
Harvey suppressed his glee, hiding his delight as Kane’unknowingly prepared to eliminate all of his enemies for him.
From the corner of his eye, Harvey noticed Serena casting him a sultry glance, her eyes practically dripping with desire.
Immediately, his body reacted, and his mind filled with how he would release his pent–up frustrations on her.
If Christina would not bend to him, then he would enjoy what was already within reach. Moreover, the thrill of doing something so risky and immoral only made it more exhilarating.
