The Deadly Assassin Robin by Tristan Storm

Chapter 36

Chapter 36 What Is He So Proud Of

Before Alice could say a word. Vera quickly rushed over

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"Ms. West, it's such an honor to meet you. We really admire you and just wanted to say a quick hello. Sorry to interrupt!"

With that.

she immediately pulled Alice away.

Vera, what are you doing? I finally got my chance to talk to Ms. West! Why did you drag me off like that?"

They had barely made it a dozen feet when Alice angrily shook free from Vera, glancing back toward Daphne, who was already surrounded by a crowd.

Are you out of your mind? Alice, didn't you notice how respectful Ms. West is toward Robin?" Vera asked seriously.

Alice narrowed her eyes, watching Daphne and Robin from afar. "That sneaky guy-he must've done something to trick Ms. West!"

"Alice, can't you be a little more realistic? Vera sighed. Even if Daphne was fooled by Robin, do you think telling her now would change her mind?

"She'd probably just think you're badmouthing him, and then you'd be in trouble. Everyone in Harmonfield knows what happens if you cross the queen of Violetcrest."

Alice finally quieted down, feeling a shiver of regret over her impulsive behavior.

"Vera, you're always looking out for me. I got distracted, all because of that obnoxious Robin."

Moving through the crowd, Alice was surprised to see Daphne accept a towel from Rita, and then hand it over to Robin with respect.

Just then, Shirley arrived, watching as Daphne and a group of elegant maids and guards all gathered. around Robin. A flicker of something unreadable passed through her eyes.

After wiping his hands, Robin passed the towel back to Rita, while Daphne stepped forward to brush dust off his jacket and adjust his slightly askew tie.

Seeing him take it all in stride, Shirley abruptly pushed Rita and the maids aside, linking her arm with his and steering him toward the elevator.

"Why are you dragging me? Let go of me," Robin grumbled, feeling disoriented by Shirley's sudden move.

permission-she just did whatever she wanted without a

followed them,

practically pull Robin into the elevator like he

themselves

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36 What Is

hall on the 29th floor of the Violets Common Center a string ser

surrounded by an encourage of beautiful women, each with a diffiment expression "What's

Ms. Dunn competing with Daphne for

did he do to deserve

distance. Alice watched

was happening? Was

an unemployed drifter with no backgrounder job

everyone be mer?

had he used to

goddess-level beauties

Vera was equally surprised

confidence. There had to be something unusual about

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fools them now it's still just trickery! One day everyone will see through

"Come on, stop making things up in

elevator. Tri not imagining anything.

it. Alice. If he's able to beat someone as tough

his skills, he can still

disapproving look. Why do you always

or genuinely talented, it

forget, it was you who called off

"I'm not holding any grudge! Even if he

could never be interested in someone so physically driven and simple-minded. But it's unfair that he managed to deceive Ms. West and Ms. Dunn like that!

work out between you, you should remember that his grandfather once helped your family. It wouldn't hurt to wish him well. It's not

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