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.

forty companies had passed the qualification review for the

twenty firms were under consideration for the Dunn Group's outsourcing

words, today, half of the

the

out from behind.

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

Group, is that right?" Daniel stepped closer, a slow, sarcastic grin spreading across his face as

happened to walk by and noticed the scene

it seems these two don't hold a fond view

sign the Dunn Group's Eastvale

never expecting to hear from Howard, the sales vice president

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

gestured toward Robin. "Do you know

"We've only met once.

Howard's face. "I see.

Grace nudged Daniel.

"Mr. Dixon, we're from

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

Daniel stood momentarily

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

into a jubilant hug.

we downplayed our connection with Robin; otherwise, today's signing would have been a real

nodded in agreement. "It definitely looks that way.

Good thing we kept our distance from him

lobby, they spotted

too! I just saw Mr. Silva arrive. Are

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

we ran into Mr. Dixon, the Vice General Manager of Eastvale Development

"Well, congrats

eyes. "Seems you don't care about me at

because of

disbelief. "Because of Robin? Do you

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

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