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.”

as

your father was friends with

Chapter 19

to mitigate the

was taken

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

able to help with this, Mr. Nolan!”

earnestly.

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

I can’t guarantee anything. After all, it

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

doesn’t lose his life!”

my best,”

cons if it didn’t. After all, Dahlia already owed

a lounge in

curled into a meaningful smile as she watched

monitor.

and

hands and cheer.

the Spanner family to be as annoying as flies, but she hadn’t been able to take any action toward them due to certain

did not disappoint. She was

from Trevor’s wrath.

monitor

him.” Natasha’s eyes narrowed as she looked

on the screen.

Cer

think so highly of him?” Alfred asked,

a

don’t actually have feelings for him, do you, Ms. Harmon? Please keep in mind that you

glance in Alfred’s direction, and he instantly

from fear.

position to say anything about my personal affairs;

as he felt a chill run down his spine.

at the

hospital bed with his lower half completely bandaged. At the forefront of the group was a tall and brawny man with a full beard

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