The Deadly Assassin Robin by Tristan Storm

Chapter 174

The Deadly Assassin Robin

Chapter 174 Why Would You Resort to a Loan Shark?

Shirley raced out of the kitchen, her feet barely making contact with the floor as she sprinted through the hallway and bounded up the stairs to her room. She grabbed an eyebrow razor before darting back to the kitchen.

Robin watched her flit past, her figure reminiscent of a wisp of smoke, leaving him momentarily stunned. "This meal is becoming quite the event!"

In the kitchen, Shirley clutched the razor while Amber assisted her in shaving the feathers from a large rooster, transforming it into a spotless bird.

"Amber, don't forget to remove everything from inside the chicken as well," Shirley reminded her.

Amber glanced at the featherless bird, her expression turning a bit glum. "Ms. Dunn, I thought you invited me over for dinner.

"It seems you've lured me here just to help you butcher fish and chickens! Had I known, I wouldn't have come!"

Shirley chuckled, a hint of frustration coloring her voice. "Amber, it's all about efficiency! I promise you'll have a day off tomorrow.

"Come on, let's get this over with! It's not that difficult. Just a simple task!"

She thrust a knife into Amber's hands. "You can handle the innards. Let's tackle this together!"

"Ugh, fine." Amber sighed, reluctantly accepting the knife and getting started.

After some effort, she finally emptied the chicken's insides, wiping her forehead in relief. "I've picked up a lot of skills today! Ms. Dunn, why didn't you have someone prep this before buying it?" Shirley nodded, a smile breaking through. "Next time I host, I'll ensure everything is ready beforehand. Now, let's get that cleaned chicken into the pot to simmer!"

Amber poured a generous amount of oil into the pot, followed by the last remnants of salt from the bag, letting out a long sigh of satisfaction.

As they watched the chicken and fish bubbling on the stove, Shirley and Amber exchanged knowing grins.

"We did it! Amber, why don't you wash up while I set the table? Dinner will be ready soon!"

Amber surveyed the disheveled kitchen and began tidying up. "Ms. Dunn, let's clean this place first before we wash ourselves. This cooking has really taken it out of me! Next time, let's just eat out." Shirley agreed. "You're right, but cooking can be enjoyable too. Amber, I genuinely appreciate your help today. Next month, I'll cook again and invite everyone over. You have to join us!" Amber shook her head fervently. "Ms. Dunn, I'm not coming back."

Shirley couldn't help but laugh at Amber's resolute expression.

Finally, the chicken and fish were ready.

Shirley placed the dishes on the dining table and shot a proud glance at Robin. "Thanks to Amber's help, we've prepared a feast! Let's raise our glasses and toast to the success of our Southvale project! "Robin, this fish head is all yours." Shirley placed the large fish head into Robin's bowl.

"And Amber, this chicken leg is for you. You've worked hard today."

Robin eyed the fish head, his face contorting in distaste.

He took a cautious bite and immediately regretted it, instinctively wanting to spit it out.

But as he caught Shirley's hopeful expression, he hesitated, swallowed, and forced a smile. "Is this fish fresh from the sea?"

"What, did we capture the true essence of seafood?" Shirley asked eagerly.

nodded. "I can't say if it tastes like seafood, but the

bite of fish, only to

did it end up like this?" Shirley grimaced, turning to

that moment, Amber was taking a bite

"Pfft!"

immediately spat it out. "Ms. Dunn, I

two exchanged glances, their earlier excitement evaporating in

the remains of their meal into the trash. "How about we just order

on the chicken really

boxes of takeout arrived at the

Amber, too embarrassed to feel shy, dug into their

...

stay at the villa while Robin drove back to

to the entrance of the complex, it was already past

a group of rough-looking men surrounding Rosalie,

the side, observing

arguing with

and touch her inappropriately, Robin stepped out of

pushed Rosalie against a wall, and her loud protests

fragments of a heated discussion among a

up, he quickly suspected they were

Rosalie into the orbit of such unsavory

did a young woman like her get

distress, her body trembling and her voice cracking as she pleaded, "Didn't you say I had ten days to pay back the money? This isn't

laughed derisively at her

bald man with a cruel grin, reached out and yanked at her hair. "You're trying to negotiate

you can't cough up the cash tonight, you're coming with us. With looks like yours, you could fetch

more days! My mom is in the hospital, and I'm at my wits' end! That's why I borrowed

pay you a bit more interest. I work at Eastvale Development Group, and my salary

a few more days, and I promise I'll find a way to settle

up, sweetheart. Everyone who comes to us has the same story. No point in pleading with us! You owe us money, and you need to pay it back. If you can't, we'll find another way to settle the score. You're worth

closer, Robin called out calmly, "What's going on here,

men froze, startled by his sudden appearance. One of them pointed at Robin and sneered, "Hey,

turned to Rosalie, who looked like she was about

in such a vulnerable state, but there was no

her head bowed, she sobbed. "Robin, I... I borrowed money from a loan shark. The due date isn't even here

would you resort to a loan shark?" Robin asked, his gaze intense as he scrutinized her. "Is it true that your mom is

moment, Rosalie had no choice but to speak the truth. "My mom needs a lot of money for treatment and surgery ... I didn't have any

earlier at the complex, handing a card to a boy who looked no

have

do you owe?"

borrowed 100,000 for ten days, and I'm supposed to pay back 200,000. But

men, Robin declared, "Let her go. I'll take

released their hold on her, but the bald man flashed a toothy grin. "Oh, you want to pay? You'll

owes you 200,000 after ten days, and now you're demanding 300,000? How