After spinning his web of lies, Nelson smirked smugly at the Stevens family. He thought they were foolish for trying to go against him.

His employees chimed in obediently, one of them saying, "That's right, we all saw Ms. Stevens come in to request a loan. When negotiations failed, she called for backup and resorted to violence."

"Have you no shame?" Christina shouted in rage.

Nelson's expression turned sinister. "This, Ms. Stevens, is the price for defying me. You're not even close to bei