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.

to summon a sorcerer from Urbs and placed

be attacked by the world's most ruthless mercenaries and that every family member

eyes

come true. That disaster happened. If you hadn't

death in a plane crash. A year ago,

descendant will die, coughing up blood,

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

20th birthday, and my

the Dark Lord of the

the Dark Lord said that this blood curse is

godlike warrior skilled in the Aubade Technique, the Aldridges'

grandfather reached out to Old Fred, asking him to help us find someone with that level of

us that you're the one we've

give everything we

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

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

mouth tightened. Rising to his feet, he replied, "I can't make any promises, Luella. Take care. I

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bittersweet smile, hugging him tightly. "It's been

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disentangled her arms and gave her a fair

back her tears. With a smile, he said,

birthday, I'll check in on Felix and remind him

couldn't

be waiting for you at the Aldridge estate

the Harmonlield Hotel, Robin declined the offer of Luella's bodyguards to drive him home, instead opting

the quiet street, savoring the peaceful solitude. Just then, his gaze fell on a sleek luxury Mercedes blocking his path. Threy men stepped out

forward, dropping to his knees

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

you, please forgive

raised an eyebrow. "I haven't done anything to the Slater

closer. "Mr. Ramsey, I know the Aldridges only backed out of the

and his group. They were

"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

shrugged. "Do you think an elephant stops to consider

crushes you. What's there

this world,

more powerful than you, then you have to

give me one chance. If you

you think I need anything from

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fair well,

time begging. I never make a half of forgiving

chance, Miss, and it won't wait for

Robin strode past Elian

feet, a fierce, fey glare

its place