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

only twenty firms were under consideration for the Dunn

of the applicants would be

shared bike at the docking station next

then, a mocking voice came out from behind. "If

Grace and Daniel approaching, ostentatiously waving the

Development Group, is that right?" Daniel stepped closer, a slow, sarcastic grin spreading across his face as he sized

happened to walk by

seems these two don't hold a fond view of

here to sign the Dunn

hear from Howard, the

Realty. My dad is away on business, and I wanted to see if we

toward Robin. "Do

in Howard's eyes, Grace quickly replied, "We've only met once. Why would we associate with someone as uncouth

Howard's face. "I see. What's the name of your company

Grace nudged Daniel.

replied, "Mr. Dixon, we're

got it. Make sure you prepare thoroughly for the contract signing later," Howard advised before heading

Daniel stood momentarily

Dixon just indicated that we could secure the Dunns' Eastvale outsourcing project!

fantastic!" Daniel cheered, lifting Grace into a jubilant hug. "Haven

with Robin; otherwise, today's signing would have been a real hassle." "Seems Mr. Dixon, who oversees the project qualification review, has issues with

nodded in agreement. "It definitely looks that way. What on earth

has no idea and has offended Mr. Dixon. Good thing we kept

entered the lobby, they spotted

Silva arrive. Are the

in company matters. I just show up for my share of the profits each year. I have no clue if they're signing the

Manager of Eastvale

"Well, congrats in

eyes. "Seems

it's because of

Do you know what role Robin plays here?

Dixon knows we're not on good terms with Robin that he said we

you know what that means? It means Robin is