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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the situation, right?” Lyra

Chris was

indeed know Sir Spanner, but 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

you big time if you’re able to help with this, Mr.

earnestly.

chance of wooing

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

be so grateful as long as Dustin

lose his life!”

my best,” Chris said

out, but there weren’t any cons if it didn’t. After all, Dahlia already owed him a favor by asking for

lounge in

meaningful smile as she watched

monitor.

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

hands and cheer.

the Spanner family to be as annoying as flies, but she

not disappoint. She was quite delighted with

to protect him from Trevor’s wrath. Should we assist him?” Alfred Jarvis, a butler who was standing by

monitor him–it’s too soon to

as she

on the screen.

Cer

you think so highly of him?”

smirked. “More like intrigue–I have a feeling

you, Ms. Harmon? Please keep in mind that you already

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

from fear.

my personal affairs; just focus on performing your own duties well.”

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

at the district

doors opened, and he was wheeled out on a hospital bed with

than East City’s King of

my son!”