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.

you scared now?” Edward

a misunderstanding…” Chris forced a smile,

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

Spanner. Could you let this slide

up to you.”

on the forehead with his index finger. With each poke, Chris was forced a step

you bunch of thugs! Do

you angry?” Pushing Chris aside, Edward headed

with an evil

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

sternly. 2

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

you spouting?”

not understood the 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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a cold voice. “This has nothing

Edward let out a cruel chuckle. Sure. I’ll let her off the hook, but in return, you have

him, but

you hit me again? Boys,

complied and immediately

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

Chagh

her to the

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

Chris tried to persuade Edward. For Dahlia’s sake, he had to

not done with you yet, and you’re trying to