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.

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

worse than death.

blunder this time,” thought Chris

wrong? I thought you were confident. Are you scared now?” Edward closed in on

Chris forced a

face twice, leaving his face marked with red fingerprints. Suppressing

Spanner. Could you let this slide for once? I’ll make

up to you.”

the position to ask me for that.” Edward forcefully poked Chris on the forehead with his index finger. With each poke, Chris was forced a step back. At this very moment, Chris had his tail between his legs, not

couldn’t take it anymore and shouted, “Hey, you bunch of thugs!

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

an

is the Harmon family’s territory. Don’t you dare

sternly. 2

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

are you spouting?” Lyra started to

the situation. Let my men knock some sense into you if that’s the case!” Edward gestured for his bodyguards to make a move, and two of them stood

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cold voice. “This has

the hook, but in return, you have to sleep with me tonight. If you manage to satisfy me, I’ll pretend that none of

her hand to slap him, but Edward caught

you hit me again? Boys, tie her

Several bodyguards complied and

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

Chagh

her to