An Understated Dominance

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."

"Me?" Chris asked, surprised, as he pointed to himself.

"Yes! Didn't you say before that your father was friends with Sir Spanner? Your father

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might be able to mitigate the situation, right?" Lyra asked expectantly.

"Err..." Chris was taken aback.

His father did indeed know Sir Spanner, but their relationship was strictly all business. There might be a chance of mitigation if it were just a small matter, but Edward had been severely harmed, so how could Sir Spanner possibly be persuaded to refrain from retaliating?

"I'll owe you big time if you're able to help with this, Mr. Nolan!" Dahlia exclaimed

earnestly.

Looking at her expectant expression, Chris couldn't help having a dilemma. This was his best chance of wooing her, so naturally, he wasn't willing to let it pass him by.

"I can give it a try, but I can't guarantee anything. After all, it is Sir Spanner." Chris eventually agreed after briefly mulling it over.

Dahlia visibly relaxed. "I understand. I'll already be so grateful as long as Dustin

doesn't lose his life!"

"Alright, I'll try my best," Chris said casually, nodding.

It would be great if it worked out, but there weren't any cons if it didn't. After all, Dahlia already owed him a favor by asking for his help.