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.

spent everything he had to summon a sorcerer from

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

Luella's eyes were filled

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

a plane crash. A year ago, that tragedy also came to

descendant will die, coughing up blood,

a brother, and a sister, died one after the other on their birthdays, each

just eight months left until my 20th birthday, and my grandfather

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

Lord said that this blood curse is unbreakable," Luella

a godlike warrior skilled in the Aubade Technique, the Aldridges' blood curse can't be

asking him to help us find someone with

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

the Aldridges are willing to give everything we

raised a hand, stopping her. "Luella, I can't promise you anything for now. You should go

smiling with a trace of resignation. "Alright. My grandfather mentioned that you've already saved the Aldridges once. We won't push you if you don't wish to do this.

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

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

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and gave her a fair

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

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

disappear, Luella couldn't hold

"I'll be waiting for you at the Aldridge estate in my

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

crisp as he strolled along the quiet street, savoring the peaceful solitude. Just then, his gaze fell on a sleek luxury Mercedes blocking his path. Threy men stepped out of the car-Elian

forward, dropping to his

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

please forgive our family,

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

a little closer. "Mr. Ramsey, I know the Aldridges only backed out of the SunEast Group's deal because

already dealt with Dominic and his group. They

me. What's done is done; bringing it up again serves no purpose." Elian pressed his forehead

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

you, it crushes

once say that strength is everything in this world, that

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

Ramsey, please, just give me one chance. If you let my family go, I swear, everything we have will

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 of

chance, Miss, and it won't wait for

Robin strode past Elian without a

a fierce, fey glare flashing

carved its place in this world with a blade,