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

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be able to mitigate the situation, right?”

was taken aback.

be a chance of mitigation if it were just a small matter, but Edward had been severely

able to help with this, Mr. Nolan!” Dahlia exclaimed

earnestly.

his best chance of wooing her,

give it a try, but I can’t guarantee anything. After all, it is Sir Spanner.” Chris eventually agreed

relaxed. “I understand. I’ll already be so grateful as

lose his life!”

I’ll try my best,” Chris

it worked out, but there weren’t any cons if it didn’t. After all, Dahlia already owed him

a lounge in Mirage.

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

monitor.

Edward being beaten and almost gave in to the urge to clap

hands and cheer.

the Spanner family to be as annoying as flies, but she hadn’t been able to

disappoint. She was quite

wrath. Should we

him–it’s too soon to say

she looked at Dustin’s

on the screen.

Cer

highly of him?”

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

actually have feelings for him, do you, Ms. Harmon? Please keep in mind

cast a chilly glance in Alfred’s direction, and

from fear.

are in no position to say anything about my personal affairs; just

as

at the district hospital.

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 brawny man with a full beard and

City’s King of the

son!” Trevor asked