Meeting Christina's disappointed gaze, Harvey backed down from his rage. He could not let his prize slip away—he wanted both Christina and Stevens Corporation in his grasp.

Then again, there was nothing he could do now. All the money was gone, lost in a terrible investment. In a way, he had nothing left except his status as the Weller family heir.

Christina said, "Mom, stop pressuring Harvey. What's done is done, and we'll find another way to deal with the money situation."

Despite her wo