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

twenty firms were under consideration for the Dunn Group's

today, half of the applicants would

shared bike at the docking

came out from behind. "If

Daniel approaching, ostentatiously waving the keys to a BMW they

right?" Daniel stepped closer, a slow, sarcastic grin spreading across his face as he sized up Robin. Ignoring their

that moment, Howard happened to walk by

it seems these two don't

the Dunn Group's Eastvale

were taken aback, never expecting to hear from Howard, the sales vice president and head of the outsourcing

good to see you! I'm Daniel from Haven Realty. My dad is away on business, and I

gestured toward Robin. "Do

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

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

Grace nudged Daniel.

"Mr. Dixon, we're from

thoroughly for the contract signing later," Howard advised before heading toward the

stood

Mr. Dixon just indicated that

Grace into a jubilant hug. "Haven Realty

playing on her lips. "Thank goodness we downplayed our connection with Robin; otherwise, today's signing would have been a real hassle." "Seems Mr. Dixon, who oversees the project

nodded in agreement. "It definitely looks that

and has offended Mr. Dixon. Good thing we

entered the lobby, they spotted Alice,

Silva arrive. Are the Silvas also hoping

involve myself in company matters. I just show up for my

Vice General Manager of Eastvale Development Group, earlier. He hinted that we could sign with

smiled. "Well,

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

it's because

"Because of Robin? Do you know what role Robin

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

means Robin is oblivious and has upset the