The Deadly Assassin Robin by Tristan Storm

Chapter 139

Robin felt Luella trembling in his arms and stayed silent for a long moment.

Finally, he gently pushed her back, looking her in the eyes with a faint smile. "Three years ago, Felix promised not to reach out to me directly. Why did you come to Draconia this time?" Luella exhaled deeply and gave him an apologetic smile. "Robin, I know the Aldridges can't hide anything.

from you.

"My grandfather sent me to find you only after much hesitation.

"We first approached Old Fred. He told us he wouldn't interfere in your affairs anymore and suggested we speak to you directly.

To track down your exact whereabouts, the Aldridges opened up global sales channels for a new line of cosmetics crafted specifically for Old Fred's third wife, Marina Lewin.

"Old Fred made me swear repeatedly not to reveal that to you."

Robin's lips twitched. "And yet, here you are, telling me anyway.

Luella gave a sheepish smile. "I knew you'd figure it out so I might as well tell you upfront."

"Aren't you worried Old Fred will say you betrayed him?"

Luella laughed. "If Old Fred gave me your location, he's already come to terms with it. Otherwise, even if it benefited all his wives, he'd never tell a soul."

Robin shook his head. "He's probably just eager to get Marina off his back. So, what's this all about?"

After a pause. Luella said, "Do you know why, three years ago, my family nearly faced utter ruin?"

Robin shook his head. "I stepped in to save your family because Old Fred ordered me to. I don't ask for reasons; I simply carry out what I need to do." Luella nodded. "I know that's your way.

"The disaster three years ago-and the enormous troubles we're facing now-all stem from the same issue.-

"That's why I came to Draconia to find you."

Robin leaned back into the sofa, closing his eyes, listening quietly as Luella continued.

"Decades ago, when the Aldridges were just getting established, we offended a powerful figure named Ernst Cesar.

"He also did business in Autreynia and was a close friend of my grandfather.

"But due to the immense profits involved, they ultimately came into conflict over the Ugonland market.

"Eventually, Ernst's family couldn't compete against my grandfather's control over the Aldridges in Ugonland.

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"As a result, Ernst faced harsh punishment from his own family and lost all his influence and standing.

"Consumed by bitterness, he fell into despair and eventually died in anxiety.

"Before he died, he listened to malicious rumors, convinced that his downfall in Ugonland was my grandfather's doing.

had to summon a sorcerer from Urbs and placed a vicious blood curse on

would be attacked by the world's most ruthless

this point, Luella's eyes

come true. That disaster happened. If you hadn't intervened, our family would've been

was my father's death in a plane crash. A year ago, that tragedy also came

Aldridge descendant will die,

months ago, two of my cousins, a brother, and a sister, died one after the other on their birthdays, each succumbing to

my 20th birthday, and my grandfather fears I'll

of the World of Darkness,

the Dark Lord said that this blood curse is

find a godlike warrior skilled in the Aubade Technique,

asking him to

Fred told us that you're the one we've

to give everything we have if

her. "Luella, I can't promise you anything for now.

Aldridges once. We won't push you if you don't wish to do this. "Robin, I have one

his feet, he replied, "I can't make any promises,

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a bittersweet smile, hugging him tightly. "It's been so good to see you,

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arms and gave her a fair smile before turning and walking

doorway, he paused and glanced back at Luella, who was trying to hold back her tears. With a smile, he said,

on Felix and remind him

couldn't hold back her

you, Robin, she whispered, "I'll be waiting for you at

Luella's bodyguards to

fell on a

dropping to his knees before

was ignorant and foolish to offend you. I truly deserve to

please forgive our family, just this

eyebrow. "I haven't done anything to

Aldridges only backed out of the

dealt with Dominic and

is done; bringing it up again serves no purpose." Elian pressed his forehead to the ground. "Mr. Ramsey,

stops to consider why it steps

it crushes

that strength is everything in this world, that the

you decided to provoke someone more powerful than

Ramsey, please, just give me one chance. If you let my family go,

I need anything

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play fair well, then, neither

time begging. I never

everyone only one fair chance,

Robin strode past

to his feet, a fierce, fey glare flashing in

place in this world with a blade,