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

under consideration for the

today, half of the applicants

his shared bike at the docking station next to the

then, a mocking voice came out

to see Grace and Daniel approaching, ostentatiously

security guard at Eastvale Development Group, is that right?" Daniel stepped closer, a slow, sarcastic grin spreading across his face as he sized up Robin. Ignoring their

walk by

two don't hold

you here to sign the Dunn

never expecting to hear from Howard, the sales vice president and head

is away on business, and I wanted to see if we could successfully

Robin. "Do

replied, "We've only met once.

smile appeared on Howard's face. "I

Grace nudged Daniel.

Dixon, we're

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

stood momentarily

just indicated that we could secure the

cheered, lifting Grace into a jubilant hug.

lips. "Thank goodness we downplayed our connection with Robin; otherwise, today's signing would have

agreement. "It definitely looks that way. What on earth is

thing we kept our distance from him at Harmont Bar that day!

entered the lobby, they

Mr. Silva arrive. Are the Silvas also hoping to

myself in company matters. I just show up for my share of the profits each year. I

ran into Mr. Dixon, the Vice General Manager of Eastvale Development Group, earlier. He hinted that we could sign with

smiled. "Well, congrats in

why?" Grace rolled her eyes. "Seems you don't care

it's because

of Robin? Do you know what role

we're not on good terms

know what that means? It means Robin is oblivious and has