An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 38

“Edwin Hummer, the richest man in Swinton!” Dahlia answered.

“What? Sir Hummer?”

Lyra’s eyes widened in shock as if she had seen a ghost. Everyone knew that anything Sir Hummer said was obeyed without question in Swinton.

Trevor was big in East City, but Sir Hummer was the true master of Swinton. He was so powerful that he could just demand anything with the snap of his fingers. He was also very influential in business, politics, and the military.

Anyone who wronged Sir Hummer would face a fate worse than death.

“Ms. Nicholson, don’t tell me this matter really involves Sir Hummer?” Lyra gulped.

“It’s hard to say. Trevor was one of Sir Hummer’s men. Now that he was suddenly killed, Sir Hummer will definitely investigate this matter. It would be troublesome if Dustin was involved.” Dahlia’s expression darkened.

“Even if that were the case, it would be Dustin’s fault. It has nothing to do with us, right?” Lyra asked tentatively.

“This depends on how Sir Hummer sees this matter. If he thinks this has something to do with us, neither of us would be spared!” Dahlia added.

“What!” Lyra panicked immediately. She could still remain calm when facing Trevor. However, her legs trembled even thinking about Edwin Hummer.

“Ms. Nicholson, why don’t we ask Chris Nolan for help? Ask him to have Mr. Anderson intervene.” Lyra reacted quickly.

favors. I don’t want to trouble him further.” Dahlia

we do? If Sir Hummer pursues this matter, aren’t we all in trouble?”

the Harmon family. As long as we have their protection after the company’s launch tomorrow, Sir Hummer won’t be too harsh. on us,” she

revealed a smile. “As long as the ceremony goes smoothly, we’ll be under the Harmon

would dare

their hope depended

outside the gates of

military vehicles roared. The car in front carried a flag with the words

ΓΙ

heavily armed soldiers stepped down, one

aura surrounding

arrived!” A commander walked

burly middle–aged man

lieutenant of the

Travis! You’re finally here!”

the doors of the manor opened slowly. Edward was being supported by two men as

me see the body,” Travis

did not dare say anything else and immediately led

a coffin right at the entrance to the living room. Trevor was lying inside,

Why did your father die so suddenly?” Travis gritted his teeth, a look of rage on his face. He only had one brother. Naturally, he was furious that he