An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Chapter 19

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 he pointed to

Didn’t you say before that your father was

Chapter 19

the situation, right?” Lyra asked

was taken

of mitigation if it were just a small matter, but

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 it pass

it a try, but I can’t guarantee anything. After all, it is Sir Spanner.” Chris

visibly relaxed. “I understand. I’ll already be so

doesn’t lose his life!”

I’ll try my best,” Chris said casually,

great if it worked out, but there weren’t any cons if it didn’t. After

a lounge in

curled into a meaningful smile as she watched the

monitor.

Edward being beaten and almost gave in to the

hands and cheer.

found some members of the Spanner family to be as annoying as flies, but she hadn’t

Dustin did not disappoint. She was

wrath. Should we assist him?” Alfred Jarvis, a butler who was

hasty. Have someone monitor him–it’s too soon to

Natasha’s eyes narrowed as she looked at Dustin’s

on the screen.

Cer

think so highly

“More like intrigue–I have a feeling

have feelings for him, do you, Ms. Harmon? Please keep in mind that you

chilly glance in Alfred’s direction, and he instantly

from fear.

to say anything about my personal affairs; just focus on performing your own

further as he felt

at the district

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

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