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.

before, nearly forty companies had passed the

only twenty firms were under consideration for

today, half of the applicants would

shared bike at the docking station

came out from behind. "If it isn't

to see Grace and Daniel approaching, ostentatiously waving the keys

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

moment, Howard happened to walk by and noticed

don't

sign the

Daniel were taken aback, never expecting to hear from Howard,

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

Robin. "Do

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

smile appeared on Howard's face. "I

Grace nudged Daniel.

replied, "Mr. Dixon, we're from Haven

prepare thoroughly for the contract

Daniel stood

Mr. Dixon just indicated that

lifting Grace into a jubilant

goodness we downplayed our connection with Robin; otherwise, today's signing would have been a real hassle." "Seems Mr. Dixon, who oversees

agreement. "It definitely looks that way. What on

idea and has offended Mr. Dixon. Good thing we kept our distance

entered the lobby, they spotted Alice, Vera,

I just saw Mr. Silva arrive. Are the Silvas also hoping to secure a

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

Vice General Manager of Eastvale

smiled. "Well,

eyes. "Seems you don't

because

"Because of Robin? Do you know what role

finish, Grace exclaimed, "It's because Mr. Dixon knows we're not on good terms with Robin that

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