An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Chapter 16

“What the hell? Why did he bring so many people?” Chris gulped, feeling faint for some reason. Weren’t they supposed to fight one-on-one? Edward had disrespected the rules of a fair fight by involving a gang. Though Chris was cursing in his heart, he had no choice but to face them head-on. No matter what, he couldn’t lose face in front of Dahlia.

“That’s them. Surround them!” With a wave of his hand, the bodyguards led by Edward dashed forward at once, surrounding Chris, Dahlia, and Lyra.

“What are you doing? I’m warning you, don’t you dare touch me. My father is David Nolan, the president of Nolan Pharmaceuticals!” Sensing that he was at a

disadvantage, Chris hurriedly threatened them with his father’s status.

“So what?” one of the bodyguards yelled. “Do you know who you’ve messed with? He is Sir Spanner’s son, the heir of Drey Group!”

His words caused an uproar among the crowd. 2

“Sir Spanner? Is he talking about Trevor Spanner, King of the Underworld from East City?”

“It must be him!”

“Poor guy. I can’t believe he messed with Sir Spanner’s son. Looks like he’s doomed.”

Everyone started whispering to one another, expressing their fear.

“You… you guys work for Sir Spanner?” Chris stammered out of intimidation.

City’s infamous King of the Underworld, second only to the Mighty Three. He was a man of ruthlessness who showed no mercy to those who wronged him. Under his command were hundreds of subordinates specialized in blackmail and other types of crimes. In simpler terms, Trevor would be the most feared villain in a story. Whoever offended him would face

worse than death.

I’ve made a huge blunder this time,” thought Chris in a

now?” Edward closed in

is a misunderstanding…” Chris forced

twice, leaving his face marked with

Spanner. Could you let this slide for

up to you.”

you think you are? You’re not in the position to ask me for that.” Edward forcefully poked Chris on the forehead with his index finger. With

and shouted, “Hey, you bunch of thugs! Do you think it’s cool to bully

you angry?” Pushing Chris aside, Edward headed in Dahlia

with an

Harmon family’s territory. Don’t you

sternly. 2

think I’m afraid of the Harmon family?” Edward scoffed and said, “Besides, you guys were the ones who started the fight. I’m only

bullshit are you spouting?”

not understood the situation. Let my men knock some sense into you if that’s the case!” Edward gestured for his bodyguards to make a move,

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voice. “This has nothing to do with

Edward let out a cruel chuckle. Sure. I’ll let her off the hook, but in return,

slap him, but Edward caught her wrist just in

you hit me again? Boys, tie

complied and immediately seized

Just as Lyra was about to rescue

Chagh

her to the