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

the situation, right?”

Chris was

their relationship was strictly 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

to help with this,

earnestly.

his best chance of wooing her, so naturally, he wasn’t willing

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

understand. I’ll already be so grateful

his life!”

my best,” Chris said casually,

cons if it didn’t. After all, Dahlia already owed him a favor by

at a lounge in Mirage.

curled into a meaningful smile as she

monitor.

clear view of Edward being beaten and almost gave in to the urge to clap her

hands and cheer.

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

Dustin did not disappoint. She was

Rhys does not have enough influence to protect him from Trevor’s wrath. Should we assist him?” Alfred Jarvis, a butler who

monitor him–it’s too soon to say if Trevor

Natasha’s eyes narrowed as she looked

on the screen.

Cer

Do you think so highly of him?” Alfred

a feeling that he’s full of surprises.”

Ms. Harmon? Please keep in mind that you already have a fiancé-”

chilly glance in Alfred’s direction, and he instantly went silent

from fear.

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

Ms. Harmon.” Alfred didn’t dare say anything further as he

at the district

crowd of people as the emergency operating room’s doors opened, and he was wheeled out on a hospital bed with his lower

none other than East City’s King of the Underworld,

my son!” Trevor