Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 148

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 Tony completely 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 mocking laughter .

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 flared .

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 accusation could be dismissed as slander , 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 .

Tony laughed .

Go ahead , Im in no rush .

His confidence only increased Christinas unease , but she still could not believe Harvey was as worthless as they claimed .

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 .

Fine .

Lets see what lasts longer your stubbornness or my whip .

Then , he ordered his men , Strike her , but avoid her face and legs .

Well want to have some fun later .

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 that lasts .

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 !