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 words, Harvey's pathetic, impotent rage made her realize for the first time that perhaps he was not as perfect as she had imagined.

Meanwhile, Francesca seemed entirely indifferent to everyone's mood. With a bright smile, she turned to Andrew and said, "Dr. Lloyd, did you know Lauren bought you a big chunk of land in West End during the planning phase?"

Her eyes sparkled as she added, "Congratulations! You're officially a millionaire now."

Andrew was surprised that Lauren had allocated so mu