An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 19

The hall was in an uproar because of Dustin’s actions.

The timid guests had long left, in fear of becoming caught in the crossfire.

As for the unconscious and critically injured Edward, his bodyguards had immediately taken him to the hospital.

“This is troublesome.” Dahlia had a concerned look on her face as she scowled.

Sir Spanner was infamous for being cruel and ruthless, and he surely wouldn’t be inclined to just let things go when his son had been beaten into such a state.

Dustin may not have much longer to live.

“Lyra, I want you to find out if there’s any way this can be resolved peacefully,” Dahlia suddenly said.

Lyra was puzzled. “What do Dustin’s actions have to do with us, Ms. Nicholson? Why do we need to expend effort for his sake?” a

Dahlia had a frosty expression as she retorted, “He saved my life earlier. Should I just

watch him die?”

“That’s not what I meant, I just think it would be very unwise to cross Sir Spanner at this point. Moreover, no one would willingly get involved in this mess,” Lyra explained.

“It doesn’t matter, we have to try.” Dahlia had a resolute look in her eyes.

“… Very well then,” Lyra responded, having no choice but to comply. She then immediately started making calls to all their connections.

However, all the big bosses immediately hung up from fright once they had gotten a grasp of the situation, and none of them dared step in since Sir Spanner was involved.

“You see, Ms. Nicholson? It’s not because we don’t want to help, but because we can’t,” Lyra said, waving her hands.

“Try again,” Dahlia ordered, frowning.

“There’s no point-” Lyra shook her head as she began to speak when she noticed Chris off to the side. “Hey, maybe Mr. Nolan will be able to help us.”

“Me?” Chris asked, surprised, as he pointed to himself.

“Yes! Didn’t you say before that your father was friends with Sir Spanner? Your father

Chapter 19

able to mitigate the situation,

Chris was

all business. There might be a chance of mitigation if it were just a small matter, but Edward had been severely harmed, so how could Sir Spanner possibly be persuaded to refrain from retaliating?

to help

earnestly.

having a dilemma. This was his best chance of wooing

guarantee anything. After all, it is Sir Spanner.” Chris

be so grateful as long

lose his life!”

my best,” Chris said casually,

any cons if it didn’t. After all,

at a lounge in

curled into a meaningful smile as she watched the events unfold on

monitor.

view of Edward being beaten and

hands and cheer.

annoying as flies, but she hadn’t been able

She was quite

Rhys does not have enough influence to protect him from Trevor’s wrath. Should

someone monitor him–it’s too soon

eyes narrowed as she looked at Dustin’s imposing figure

on the screen.

Cer

think so highly of

“More like intrigue–I have a feeling that he’s full

Harmon? Please

a chilly glance in Alfred’s direction, and

from fear.

are in no position to say anything about my personal affairs; just focus on performing your own duties well.”

anything further as he

at the

an instant, Edward was surrounded by a crowd of people as the emergency operating room’s doors opened, and he was wheeled out on a hospital bed with his lower half completely bandaged. At the forefront of the group was a tall and

than East City’s King of the Underworld,

How’s my son!”