Chapter 204  +25 BONUS  Michael smirked, fanning the flames. “Mr. Moore, you’re asking for trouble now. Everyone in Jayrodale knows that Christina is Harvey’s true love.”  Finley opened his fan with a proud look. “They aren’t married yet, so I still have a shot!”  His two attendants glanced at Christina and smirked.  “Pretty lady, catching Mr. Moore’s eye is the luck of a lifetime. Be his, and you’ll live a life of luxury and power–everything you desire will be within reach,” one of them said.  Christina remained silent, her face cold as ice.  “Mr. Moore, I respect you as a guest from Hidden Dragons, so I’m showing restraint,” Harvey said through gritted teeth. “But if you continue to be so disrespectful, I might have to teach. you a lesson.”  Finley sneered. “Harvey, the Weller family has fallen so low they’re selling off assets. Don’t you think it’s a bit ridiculous to act tough with me? Besides, why are you making such a fuss? I’m not interested in you–it’s Ms. Stevens who’s caught my eye.”  Finley’s gaze lingered on ‘Christina, and he smiled dreamily as he spoke, “Ms. Stevens, become my woman. My granduncle is the head of Hidden Dragons. In Jayrodale, all I need to do is make a few calls, and you’ll be the most sought–after woman in town. Stevens Corporation will rise to new heights!”  Christina’s voice was cold as she responded, “Thank you, Mr. Moore, but we don’t know each other, and I’d prefer to keep it that way.”  Finley, completely shameless, grinned. “Why does it matter that we don’t know each other? It’s always the first meeting that’s awkward, but after a few times, we can take things further -if you know what I mean!”  “Please show some respect, Mr. Moore!” Christina exclaimed, flushed with anger embarrassment at his crude implications.  and  The auction attendees turned to Harvey with amusement. His girlfriend was being harassed, yet his reaction seemed surprisingly mild.  “Isn’t Harvey supposed to be Jayrodale’s top young elite? He usually acts so tough, but he’s awfully quiet today,” someone whispered.  Another muttered, “Top elite? Please. He’s just a bully who picks on the weak and cowers before the strong. Look at him tucking his tail between his legs in front of Finley!”  “Stevens family’s union with the Weller family has been the talk of the town. Christina thought she was securing a powerful backing through the Weller family, but it looks like they’re not so reliable after all!”  Harvey gritted his teeth, his fists tightening until they cracked. The whispers from the crowd  +25 BONUS  Chapter 2014  were like a slap in the face, insulting him that he was nothing more than a weak man who could not even protect his own woman.  “Christie, let’s go inside. There’s no point in lowering ourselves to their level.” Harvey forced a smile as he spoke to Christina, trying to calm her down.  Christina’s gaze was cold as she replied, “Harvey, being insulted is one thing, but you’re the heir to the Weller family, the future head of a powerful family. Can you really swallow your pride like this?”  She was shocked that Harvey was backing down. As the man she had chosen, the future head of a prestigious family, his lack of spine and courage was disheartening.  Harvey’s face turned red as he noticed the mocking glances from those around him. It felt as if they were all laughing at him–Harvey, a man of standing, who could not even stand up for a  woman.