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.

everything he had to summon a sorcerer from Urbs and

the world's most ruthless mercenaries and

this point, Luella's eyes were filled

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

second curse was my father's death in a plane

third curse states that every Aldridge descendant will die, coughing up blood, on

my cousins, a brother, and a sister, died one

left until my 20th birthday, and my grandfather fears I'll

the World of Darkness, asking them

the Dark Lord said that this

godlike warrior skilled in the Aubade

asking him to help us

that you're the

to give everything

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

won't push you if you don't

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

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him tightly. "It's been so good to see you, Robin. I'll miss

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gave her a fair

he paused and glanced back at Luella, who was trying to hold back her tears.

I'll check in on Felix and remind him to keep

Robin's silhouette disappear, Luella couldn't hold back

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

Hotel, Robin declined the offer of Luella's bodyguards to drive him

fell on a sleek luxury Mercedes blocking his path. Threy men stepped out of the car-Elian Slater and

dropping to his knees before

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

forgive our family, just

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

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

already dealt with Dominic and his group. They

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

stops to

you, it crushes you. What's there to weigh

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

you decided to provoke someone more powerful than

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

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

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doesn't play fair well, then, neither will

lon't waste your time begging. I never make a half of

sollers everyone only one fair chance, Miss, and it won't

strode past Elian without a second

to his feet, a fierce, fey glare flashing in

carved its place in this