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.

if it tastes

bite of fish, only

too salty! How did it end up like this?" Shirley grimaced, turning

moment, Amber was taking a bite of her

"Pfft!"

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

evaporating in

meal into

about this," Shirley said, her smile apologetic. "The time spent on the chicken really

three boxes of takeout arrived at the

to feel shy, dug into their food

...

Amber decided to stay at the villa while Robin

he pulled up to the entrance of the

Robin noticed a group of rough-looking men surrounding

car to the side,

was arguing

them laugh and touch her inappropriately, Robin stepped out of the

wall, and

among a group

he quickly suspected they were involved

into the orbit of such unsavory

her get tangled up with these casino

to be in 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

men laughed derisively at

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

the cash tonight, you're coming with us. With looks like yours, you could fetch a

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

Development Group, and my salary is decent; I can manage to pay

and I promise I'll find a

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.

calmly, "What's going on here,

his sudden appearance. One of them pointed at Robin and sneered, "Hey, kid, mind

to Rosalie, who looked like she was about to collapse. "What

to see her in such a vulnerable state, but there was no way to hide it

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

intense as he scrutinized her. "Is it true that your mom is in

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 other options, so I turned to

few days earlier at the complex, handing a card to

must have been

do you owe?" he

and I'm supposed to pay back

his gaze on the men, Robin declared, "Let her

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

200,000 after ten days,