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.

were confident. Are you scared now?” Edward closed

is a misunderstanding…” Chris forced a

Edward roared in fury, slapping Chris across the face twice, leaving his face marked with red fingerprints. Suppressing his

you

up to you.”

on the forehead with his index finger. With

anymore and shouted, “Hey, you bunch of thugs! Do you think it’s cool

Are you angry?” Pushing Chris aside, Edward

an evil

family’s territory. Don’t

sternly. 2

who started the fight. I’m

bullshit are you spouting?” Lyra started to become

situation. Let my men knock some sense into you if that’s the

1

a cold voice. “This has

take the responsibility?” Edward let out a cruel chuckle. Sure. I’ll let her off the hook, but in return, you have to sleep with me tonight. If you manage

raised her hand to slap him, but Edward caught her wrist just in

me again? Boys,

complied

go of her, you thugs!” Just as Lyra was about to rescue Dahlia, Edward

Chagh

to the

Please save her!” Lyra cried out in pain, unable to get to

Chris tried to persuade Edward.

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