The Deadly Assassin Robin by Tristan Storm

Chapter 194

Chapter 194

Chapter 194 The Slip-On Sandals

In the car, Robin noticed that Vera was barefoot.

"Vera, seriously? You're the CEO of Silva Group, and you're going to work barefoot? Where are your shoes?"

She glared at him. "You're really asking where my shoes went? Last night, you threw both of them into the lake! Or did you conveniently forget that part?"

"I threw your shoes into the lake? I ... don't remember that at all." Robin's voice trailed off as he realized he might've just confessed.

"Don't you play dumb with me! When we get to town, you're buying me a new pair of shoes! Those shoes cost me 80,000 dollars, do you have any idea how heartbroken I am?"

Robin rolled his eyes. "I'm not buying you shoes. And anyway, it's early; no stores are open yet. Just have your assistant order a pair for you later."

Vera huffed. "Every time we go up to that mansion of yours on Dawnspire Heights Estates, you find some excuse to get rid of my shoes!

"The last time, I had to walk out of there in socks, and Piper laughed at me for a week!

"And this time, I don't even have flip-flops! Robin, I swear, if you do this again..."

Robin raised an eyebrow. "Oh yeah? And what are you going to do about it?"

She hesitated, then said with a defiant smile, "I'll just camp out in your precious mansion and never leave!"

They bickered the whole drive. Just as they were about to reach the Silva Group building, Robin spotted a small shoe store open on the side of the road. "Fine, fine, stop complaining. There's a shoe shop over there. I'll get you a pair." He paused.

"What's your size again?"

"Size 6!" Vera covered her mouth to hide a grin, feeling oddly thrilled.

Finally, he's buying something for me!

Robin went over to the shop and, without much thought, picked out a pair of slip-on sandals for ten dollars.

Vera watched him from the car, feeling a warm glow inside.

She imagined the nice, stylish shoes Robin might bring back for her.

Maybe today will actually be a good day, she thought with a smile.

After paying, Robin noticed the shoes weren't even bagged. "Hey, don't you have a box or something for these?"

The shopkeeper gave him a look. "A box? For a ten-dollar pair of sandals?"

Robin looked down at the sandals. Fair enough. The box would probably be worth more than the shoes themselves. "Well... how about a plastic bag, at least?"

The shopkeeper sighed, rummaging around under the counter before producing a crumpled, slightly dirty plastic bag.

Robin raised an eyebrow. "This is the best you've got?"

"Sir," the shopkeeper replied with a sigh, "business is tough these days. Margins are tight."

his eyes. "Fine,

sandals into the plastic bag and walked back

her excitement growing. He probably picked out something fashionable, she thought to herself, imagining him bringing back a pair of elegant heels.

kidding me! Robin, these are the shoes

the bag. "Yep, size 6. The shopkeeper said they were the finest pair they

did you pay for

replied as he got

me to

I meet with people who manage billion-dollar

The guy even tried to sell me a two-dollar pair, but I didn't

her head in disbelief. "I can't believe this. I threw out my 80,000

plastic with tacky little bows and gaudy floral patterns around the edges. "Gosh, I'll

a new pair at the mall across

just great," Vera grumbled. "Thanks to you, today's going to be a long day of getting laughed

entrance to Silva Group, Vera stepped out

at the entrance immediately noticed

could feel eyes following her

check out Ms. Silva's shoes today. Bold

it the

that's the new trend-bringing back that classic, old-school

held back a laugh. They actually think these ten-dollar

over as Vera entered the office. "Ms.

dismissively. "Stop calling me

trying not to

She then laughed.

Robin got

you

her teeth. "Enough about

about my shoes

hurried to her office, feeling both embarrassed and oddly

I'll get you back

as she closed her office door, she couldn't help

get anything from Robin Ramsey. He's not exactly known

chuckled, remembering the ten-dollar pair of shoes he'd bought

mused, "at least he got me a

Raymond. "Vera, I'd love to take you out to lunch today." "Lunch? Why?"

you could help me get in touch

really grateful for the opportunity he gave me after

can't seem to approach him. Vera, I know you two are

small gathering with some top people in Harmonfield, and everyone's been talking about Robin. If you could just ... help me connect

it up. Send me the details

was thick with gratitude. "Vera, thank you so much. I really owe you

him off. "You know I don't need the formalities. And

like those other upper-class guys. If

it. I genuinely want to get to know him. He helped me out before, and I want

...

took Vera's car to

road,

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