An Understated Dominance

Chapter 18

“Why are you just standing there? Hurry up and beg Mr. Spanner for forgiveness!” Chris chimed in, taking advantage of the situation to add to Dustin’s humiliation.

Chris was green with jealousy when Dustin was showing off earlier, so he was now

trying to get some payback.

“Will he kneel? Or will he not? If he does, he will forever be too ashamed to show his face. But if he doesn’t, he might be dead or maimed once Edward retaliates,” Chris thought.

“Hey punk, don’t say I didn’t give you a chance to make amends! I’ll spare you if you grovel at my feet today. If not, don’t blame me for being merciless.” Edward jabbed Dustin’s chest with his finger with a smug expression on his face.

“What does it matter if he knows how to fight when he has no power and no status? In the eyes of the public, he’s nothing more than a foot soldier,” he continued mentally.

“Are you aware that you’re playing with fire?” Dustin asked as he looked at Edward’s finger.

“Playing with fire?” Edward smirked. “Not only do I want to play with fire, but I also want to play with your woman! Believe it or not, I’m going to have my way with her tomorrow while you watch. And not only me, but my men will each get a turn as well, and I want you to watch it all helplessly. I want you to understand what it’s like to despair, to believe that living is worse than death!”

Dustin’s expression instantly turned thunderous at Edward’s words, and he could no longer hold back his rage.

“You asked for this!” he shouted as his hand shot forward to forcefully grab Edward by

the throat and lift him above his head.

He then raised his other hand and ruthlessly landed two punches on Edward’s abdomen.

Edward made a gagging sound as he felt his stomach churn, making him want to vomit, but he found that he couldn’t as his throat was being constricted.

His face soon turned red as he felt himself suffocating. Suddenly, he had a sense that he had made a grave mistake.

“Stop it!” Dahlia yelled, moving forward to intervene.

her and dealt another vicious punch, this time

of flesh being minced could be heard before blood flowed to the

he couldn’t cry

he fainted.

was stunned as they stared

dreams would they

discontinue Edward’s family

Spanner was the kind of man who would come after you for touching even a strand of hair on

today onward, Dustin had incurred Sir Spanner’s vengeful

“Do you even know what you’ve

only a light injury or bruise, but there’s no

beaten to such

was take care of one of society’s scum, is that so wrong?” Dustin shot back, perfectly

the point, the point is you

frowning.

us all down with you if you’re so eager to die! Do you know what the

Edward previously; hence, he’s also worried

you should hurry up and run. Get

as you can while there’s still time!” Dahlia

away

knew that once news of Edward’s maiming got out, Sir Spanner would surely be furious. And when that time came, Dustin would be at

of his forces.

don’t think I need to,” Dustin stated,

your martial arts. skills won’t be enough to save you!”

if he knew how to fight, he

reason, Ms. Nicholson, stop wasting your breath. Furthermore, we should not

Chris said, suddenly blocking the exit as though something had occurred to him. “What are we going to do if he runs away? What if Sir Spanner exacts his revenge

Nolan has a point!” Lyra chimed in, coming to the same realization. “If Dustin runs away, we’re going to