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

your father was friends with Sir Spanner?

Chapter 19

the

Chris was

There might be a chance of mitigation if it were

time if you’re able to help with this, Mr. Nolan!”

earnestly.

best chance of wooing her, so naturally, he

but I can’t guarantee anything. After all, it is Sir

visibly relaxed. “I understand. I’ll already

doesn’t lose his life!”

best,”

worked out, but there weren’t any cons if it didn’t. After all, Dahlia already owed him a favor

at a lounge in

curled into a meaningful smile as she

monitor.

being beaten and almost gave in

hands and cheer.

the Spanner family to be as annoying as flies, but she hadn’t been able to take

did not disappoint. She was quite delighted with his

influence to protect him from Trevor’s wrath.

hasty. Have someone monitor him–it’s too

as she looked at Dustin’s

on the screen.

Cer

highly of him?” Alfred asked, slightly

like intrigue–I have a feeling that he’s

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

a chilly glance in Alfred’s

from fear.

You are in no position to say anything about my personal affairs;

anything further as he

at the district

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 completely bandaged. At the forefront

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