An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 16

“What the hell? Why did he bring so many people?” Chris gulped, feeling faint for some reason. Weren’t they supposed to fight one-on-one? Edward had disrespected the rules of a fair fight by involving a gang. Though Chris was cursing in his heart, he had no choice but to face them head-on. No matter what, he couldn’t lose face in front of Dahlia.

“That’s them. Surround them!” With a wave of his hand, the bodyguards led by Edward dashed forward at once, surrounding Chris, Dahlia, and Lyra.

“What are you doing? I’m warning you, don’t you dare touch me. My father is David Nolan, the president of Nolan Pharmaceuticals!” Sensing that he was at a

disadvantage, Chris hurriedly threatened them with his father’s status.

“So what?” one of the bodyguards yelled. “Do you know who you’ve messed with? He is Sir Spanner’s son, the heir of Drey Group!”

His words caused an uproar among the crowd. 2

“Sir Spanner? Is he talking about Trevor Spanner, King of the Underworld from East City?”

“It must be him!”

“Poor guy. I can’t believe he messed with Sir Spanner’s son. Looks like he’s doomed.”

Everyone started whispering to one another, expressing their fear.

“You… you guys work for Sir Spanner?” Chris stammered out of intimidation.

Trevor, also known as Sir Spanner, was East City’s infamous King of the Underworld, second only to the Mighty Three. He was a man of ruthlessness who showed no mercy to those who wronged him. Under his command were hundreds of subordinates specialized in blackmail and other types of crimes. In simpler terms, Trevor would be the most feared villain in a story. Whoever offended him would face consequences

worse than death.

“Fuck, I’ve made a huge blunder this time,” thought Chris in a cold sweat.

Are you scared now?” Edward closed in on Chris, his eyes filled with

is a misunderstanding…” Chris forced a smile, sounding extremely

the face twice, leaving his face marked with red fingerprints. Suppressing his exasperation,

Spanner. Could you let this slide

up to you.”

position to ask me for that.” Edward forcefully poked Chris on the forehead with his index finger. With

“Hey, you bunch of thugs! Do you

Chris aside, Edward headed in Dahlia and

an evil

Harmon family’s territory. Don’t you dare cross the

sternly. 2

the Harmon family?” Edward scoffed and said, “Besides, you guys were the ones who started the fight.

spouting?” Lyra started to

men knock some sense into you if that’s the case!” Edward gestured for his

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there!” Dahlia suddenly interrupted with a cold voice. “This

you will take the responsibility?” Edward let out a cruel chuckle. Sure. I’ll let her off the hook, but

him, but Edward

hit me again? Boys, tie

Several bodyguards complied and immediately

as Lyra was about to rescue Dahlia, Edward

Chagh

to

in pain, unable to get to her feed.

talk this out. Why involve the women?” Chris tried to persuade Edward. For Dahlia’s

with you yet, and you’re trying to save someone