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.”

surprised, as

before that your father was friends with

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to mitigate the situation, right?” Lyra

Chris was

mitigation if it were just

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

earnestly.

help having a dilemma. This was his best chance of wooing her, so naturally, he wasn’t willing to let

all, it is Sir Spanner.” Chris eventually agreed after briefly mulling

I’ll already be so

doesn’t lose his life!”

best,” Chris said

there weren’t any cons if it didn’t. After all,

at a lounge

meaningful smile as she

monitor.

had a clear view of Edward being beaten and almost

hands and cheer.

members of the Spanner family to be as annoying as flies,

She was

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

monitor him–it’s

eyes narrowed as she

on the screen.

Cer

highly of him?” Alfred asked, slightly

have a feeling

Harmon? Please keep in mind that you already have

Natasha cast a chilly glance in Alfred’s direction, and he instantly

from fear.

in no position to say anything about my personal affairs; just focus on performing your own duties

say anything further as

the

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

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