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.

a sorcerer from

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

this point, Luella's eyes were filled

disaster happened. If you hadn't intervened, our family would've been reduced to rubble, shattered beyond

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

states that every Aldridge descendant will die, coughing up

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

until my 20th birthday, and my grandfather fears I'll meet the same

Dark Lord of the World of Darkness,

said that this blood curse

warrior skilled in the

options, my grandfather reached out to Old Fred, asking him to help us

told us that you're the one we've

give everything we have if you would

raised a hand, stopping 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 request: eight months from now, on my birthday, could you

Rising to his feet, he replied, "I can't

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tightly. "It's been so good to see you,

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a fair smile before

hold back her tears. With a smile, he said, "Maybe things won't be as bad

in on Felix and remind him to

disappear, Luella couldn't

be waiting for

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

fell on a sleek luxury Mercedes blocking his path. Threy men

forward, dropping to his

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

beg you, please forgive our family,

eyebrow. "I haven't done anything

I know the Aldridges only backed out of the SunEast Group's deal

and his group. They were

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

think an elephant stops to consider why

crushes you. What's there to weigh

this

provoke someone more powerful than

give me one chance. If you let my family go, I swear,

gave him a cold smile. "Do you think I need anything from you? You've

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fair well, then,

lon't waste your time begging. I never

sollers everyone only one fair chance, Miss, and it

that, Robin strode past Elian without a second

feet, a fierce, fey glare

Our family carved its place in this world with a