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.

say if it tastes like seafood, but the

fish, only to spit it

did it end up like

taking a bite of her

"Pfft!"

immediately spat it out. "Ms. Dunn, I think we

two exchanged glances, their earlier excitement evaporating

remains of their meal into

time spent on the chicken really set us back. I ... I

three boxes of takeout arrived at

Amber, too embarrassed to feel shy,

...

Amber decided to stay at the

pulled up to the entrance of

group of

side,

was arguing with the

her inappropriately, Robin stepped out

men pushed Rosalie against a wall, and her loud protests

of a heated discussion among a group of rough-looking men,

suspected they were

drawn Rosalie into

like her get

cracking as she pleaded, "Didn't you say I had ten days to pay back the

derisively

and yanked

cough up the cash tonight, you're coming with us. With looks like

face as she pressed herself against the wall, begging, "Please, give me a few more days! My mom is in the hospital, and I'm

more interest. I work at Eastvale Development Group, and my salary is decent;

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

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 a lot, you know.

Robin called out calmly, "What's

them pointed at Robin and sneered, "Hey, kid, mind your own business! Or you'll regret

who looked

a vulnerable state, but there was no

sobbed. "Robin, I... I borrowed money from a loan shark. The due date isn't even here yet, and they're already

resort to a loan shark?" Robin asked, his gaze intense as he scrutinized her. "Is it

moment, Rosalie had no choice but to speak the truth. "My mom needs a lot of money for treatment and surgery

recalled seeing Rosalie a few days earlier at the complex, handing a card to a boy who looked no older

must have

you owe?" he inquired, his tone

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

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

her, but the bald man flashed a toothy grin. "Oh,

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