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.

I thought you were confident. Are you scared now?” Edward closed in on Chris, his eyes

misunderstanding…” Chris forced a

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

Sir Spanner. Could you

up to you.”

fuck do you think you are? You’re not in the position to ask me for that.” Edward forcefully poked Chris on the forehead with his index finger. With each poke, Chris

you bunch of thugs! Do you think it’s

Pushing Chris aside, Edward headed in

an

Harmon family’s territory. Don’t you dare

sternly. 2

think I’m afraid of the Harmon family?” Edward scoffed and said, “Besides, you guys were the ones who started the fight. I’m only acting out of self-defense.

what bullshit are you spouting?” Lyra started to

situation. Let my men knock some sense into you if that’s the case!” Edward gestured for his bodyguards to make a

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there!” Dahlia suddenly interrupted with a cold voice. “This has nothing to

I’ll let her off the hook, but in return, you have to sleep with me tonight.

shameless!” Dahlia raised her hand to slap him, but Edward caught her

how dare you hit me again? Boys, tie

Several bodyguards complied and immediately

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

Chagh

to the

cried out in pain, unable to get to her feed. Helplessly,

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

not done with you yet,