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.

companies had passed the qualification review

firms were under consideration for the

words, today, half of the applicants would

shared bike at the docking station next to

voice came out from behind.

to see Grace and Daniel approaching, ostentatiously waving the

closer, a slow, sarcastic grin spreading across his face as he sized up Robin. Ignoring their taunts, Robin walked directly into the building, unwilling to

that moment, Howard happened to walk by and

it seems these two don't hold

you here to sign the Dunn

expecting to hear from Howard, the sales vice

Dixon, good to see you! I'm Daniel from Haven Realty. My dad is away on business, and I wanted to see if we could successfully partner

toward Robin.

eyes, Grace quickly replied, "We've only met once. Why would

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

Grace nudged Daniel.

replied, "Mr. Dixon,

got it. Make sure you prepare thoroughly for the contract signing

stood momentarily

kicked him playfully. "Wake up! Mr. Dixon just indicated that we could secure the Dunns' Eastvale outsourcing project!

a jubilant hug. "Haven

at Robin's figure in the lobby, a smirk playing on her lips. "Thank goodness we downplayed our connection with Robin; otherwise, today's signing would

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

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

they spotted Alice, Vera, and

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

don't involve myself in company matters. I just show up for my share of the profits each year. I have no clue if they're signing the

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

"Well, congrats

you curious why?" Grace rolled her eyes. "Seems you don't care about me at

because

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

finish, Grace exclaimed, "It's because Mr. Dixon knows we're not

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