The Deadly Assassin Robin by Tristan Storm

Chapter 101

Chapter 101 I'm Not Paying for Today's Ride

Piper observed Robin as he casually pedaled a shared bike, a sneer flickering in her eyes.

"Sir, can you slow down and keep pace with the car ahead of us?"

The rideshare driver shook his head in dismay. "I'm afraid I can't do that, Miss. We don't provide that kind of service. If I follow your request, how would I make any money?"

"Hey, you're just a driver. I've paid for this ride, so you need to deliver the service I expect! I ... I'll file a complaint about you!" Piper fumed, frustration evident in her voice.

"Fine, you can get out right now!" The driver immediately pulled over to the curb. "Complain all you want."

"What kind of attitude is that?" Piper shot back, jabbing her finger at the rideshare driver. "You're just a rideshare driver; what's so special about that? You're just another person struggling to get by—"

"I apologize for the inconvenience, sir," Rosalie interjected quickly, eager to de-escalate the situation before Piper could dig herself into a deeper hole. "Piper, don't act like this. The driver is just trying to do his job."

"Get out!" the rideshare driver barked.

Seeing his fierce expression, Piper fell silent and reluctantly exited the vehicle.

At that point, they were only a short distance from the entrance to the company.

Rosalie settled the fare and stepped out, releasing a deep sigh. "Piper, what's gotten into you? The driver has it rough too. He's trying to complete as many rides as he can this morning. Don't take it out on him."

"I'm definitely going to complain! He's just some low-class guy without any manners!" Piper whipped out her phone, ready to file her grievance.

"Please, Piper, don't do this. Everyone is just trying to make a living. What's made you so touchy today?" Rosalie pleaded.

Piper scoffed dismissively. "Ugh, Rosalie, what am I supposed to say? Fine, I'll let it slide this time! But I'm not paying for today's ride!"

Rosalie shook her head in disbelief as she watched Piper walk away, then hurried to catch up with her.

The morning was still young, yet the Eastvale Development Group building was already bustling with people waiting outside.

That day marked the final step in finalizing the signing of the Eastvale Ecological Project outsourcing contract.

They were set to approve the commitments linked to the investment project; all that remained was the CEO's signature for confirmation.

nearly forty companies had passed the qualification review

twenty firms were under consideration for the Dunn Group's

of the applicants would be

secured his shared bike at the docking

mocking voice came out from behind. "If it isn't

and Daniel approaching, ostentatiously waving the keys to a BMW they

that right?" Daniel stepped closer, a slow, sarcastic grin

to walk

seems these two don't hold a fond

the Dunn Group's

from Howard,

to see you! I'm Daniel from Haven Realty. My dad is away on business, and I wanted to

Robin. "Do you know

met once. Why would we

fleeting smile appeared on Howard's face. "I see. What's the name of

Grace nudged Daniel.

replied, "Mr. Dixon, we're from

the contract signing later,"

Daniel stood momentarily

just indicated that we could secure the Dunns' Eastvale outsourcing

a jubilant hug. "Haven Realty

in the lobby, a smirk playing on her lips. "Thank goodness we downplayed our connection with Robin; otherwise, today's signing would have been a real hassle." "Seems Mr. Dixon, who oversees the project qualification review, has issues

looks that way. What

Mr. Dixon. Good thing we kept our distance from him at Harmont Bar that day!

they spotted Alice, Vera,

stepped forward. "Vera, you're here too! I just saw Mr. Silva arrive.

shrugged nonchalantly. "I don't involve myself in company matters. I just show up for my share of the profits each year.

General Manager of Eastvale Development Group, earlier. He hinted

"Well, congrats in

her eyes. "Seems you don't care

because

in disbelief. "Because of Robin? Do you know what role Robin plays here? He's

"It's because Mr. Dixon knows we're not on good terms with Robin that he said

know what that means? It means Robin is oblivious and has upset the company's Vice