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.

also known as Sir Spanner, was East 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

worse than death.

I’ve made a huge blunder this

now?” Edward

this is a misunderstanding…” Chris forced a smile, sounding extremely

in fury, slapping Chris across the face twice, leaving his face

you

up to you.”

poked Chris on the forehead with his index finger. With each poke, Chris was forced a step back. At this very moment,

and shouted, “Hey, you bunch of thugs! Do you think

aside, Edward

an

family’s territory. Don’t you dare cross

sternly. 2

scoffed and said, “Besides, you guys were the ones who started the fight. I’m only acting out of self-defense. What is the

you spouting?” Lyra started to become

knock some sense into you if that’s the case!” Edward gestured for his bodyguards to make a

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a cold voice. “This has nothing to do with her. Let her

the hook, but in return, you have to sleep

him, but Edward caught her wrist just

dare you hit me again? Boys, tie

complied and immediately seized

go of her, you thugs!” Just as Lyra was about to rescue

Chagh

her to

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