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

curse decreed that the Aldridges would be attacked by the world's most ruthless mercenaries and that every family member would perish

this point, Luella's eyes were filled with

first curse has already come true. That disaster happened. If you hadn't intervened, our family would've been reduced to

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

Aldridge descendant will die, coughing

of my cousins, a brother, and a sister, died one after the other

20th

out to the Dark Lord of the World of Darkness, asking

Lord said that this blood curse is

godlike warrior skilled in the Aubade Technique, the Aldridges'

of options, my grandfather reached out to Old Fred, asking him

told us that you're

the Aldridges are willing to give everything we have if you would

I can't promise

the Aldridges once. We won't push you if you don't wish to do this. "Robin, I have one request: eight months from now, on my birthday, could you come to see

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

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

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her arms and gave her a fair smile before turning and walking out

doorway, he paused and glanced back at Luella, who was trying to hold back her tears. With a smile, he said, "Maybe things won't be

I'll check in on Felix and

silhouette disappear, Luella couldn't

whispered, "I'll be waiting for you at

of Luella's bodyguards to drive him home, instead opting to walk back

solitude. Just then, his gaze fell on a sleek luxury Mercedes blocking his path.

hurried forward, dropping to his knees before

ignorant and foolish to offend you. I truly deserve to be punished!" he said, voice trembling. "Today's mess is

forgive our family,

an eyebrow. "I haven't done anything

I know the Aldridges only backed out of

already dealt with Dominic and his group.

him off with a cold tone. "Enough. There's no need to explain it all to me. What's done is done; bringing it up again serves no purpose." Elian pressed his forehead to the ground. "Mr. Ramsey,

an elephant stops to consider

you, it crushes

that strength is everything in this world, that the strong have the right

powerful than you, then you have to

bitterly. "Mr. Ramsey, please, just give me one chance. If you let my family

"Do you think I need anything from

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fair well, then, neither

lon't waste your time begging. I never

chance, Miss,

past Elian without a

scrambled to his feet, a fierce, fey glare flashing

carved its place in this world with a blade,