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

only twenty firms were under consideration for

of the applicants would

secured his shared bike at the docking

came out from behind. "If it

to see Grace and Daniel approaching, ostentatiously waving the keys to a

you work as a 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 taunts, Robin walked

moment, Howard happened to walk by and noticed the

it seems these two don't hold

to sign the Dunn Group's Eastvale outsourcing

to hear from Howard, the sales vice president and head

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

Robin. "Do you know

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

Howard's face. "I

Grace nudged Daniel.

"Mr. Dixon,

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

Daniel stood momentarily

him playfully. "Wake up! Mr. Dixon just indicated that we could secure

lifting Grace into a jubilant hug. "Haven Realty is about to take

shot a glance 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

definitely looks that way. What on earth is Robin

thing we kept

entered the lobby, they

too! I just saw Mr. Silva arrive. Are the Silvas also hoping to secure a deal with the

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

the Vice General Manager of Eastvale Development Group, earlier. He hinted

smiled. "Well, congrats in

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

because

in disbelief. "Because of Robin? Do you know what role Robin plays

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

means Robin is oblivious and