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.

final days, he spent everything he had to summon a sorcerer from Urbs and

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

point, Luella's eyes were

true. That disaster happened. If you hadn't intervened, our

my father's death in a plane crash. A

Aldridge descendant will die, coughing up blood, on their 20th

ago, two of my cousins, a brother, and a sister, died

eight months left until my 20th birthday, and my

out to the Dark Lord of the

the Dark Lord said that this blood curse is

skilled in the Aubade Technique, the Aldridges'

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

us that you're

the Aldridges are willing to give everything we have if

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

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

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

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

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gave her a fair smile before

was trying to hold back her tears. With a smile, he said, "Maybe things

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

disappear, Luella couldn't hold back her joy

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

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

savoring the peaceful solitude. Just then, his gaze fell

dropping to

truly deserve to be

please forgive our

haven't done anything to the Slater family.

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

with Dominic and

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, are you going to ruin the Slater family over such

shrugged. "Do you think an elephant stops to consider why it steps

it crushes you, it crushes you. What's

is everything in this world, that the

you decided to provoke someone more powerful than you, then you have to

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

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

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well,

time begging. I never make a half

fair chance, Miss, and it won't

Robin strode past

a fierce, fey glare flashing in his

Our family carved its place in this