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

into the plastic bag and walked back

imagining him bringing back a pair of elegant heels.

Robin, these are

The shopkeeper said they were the finest pair they

much did you pay for these?" she asked, her

replied as he got back in the

it. "You expect me to

I meet with people

"This was the most expensive pair they had. The guy even

head in disbelief. "I can't believe this. I threw out my 80,000 dollars shoes only to end up

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

them for now. Better than going barefoot. You can buy a new pair at the mall across from your office.

grumbled. "Thanks to you, today's going

stepped out of

security guards at the entrance immediately noticed her unusual

could feel eyes following her as she walked through the

check out Ms. Silva's

the

that's the new trend-bringing

a laugh. They actually think these ten-dollar shoes are

over as Vera entered

dismissively. "Stop

to laugh. "Vera,

She then laughed.

your information, Robin got me these," Vera said, rolling her

"Robin gave you

teeth. "Enough about

send out a memo-anyone caught talking about my shoes today loses

to her office, feeling both embarrassed and oddly

I'll get you back for this, she

help but

she thought to herself, "thinking they'll get anything from Robin Ramsey. He's

ten-dollar pair of

she mused, "at least he got

a moment to settle in before her phone rang. It was Raymond. "Vera, I'd love to take you out to lunch today." "Lunch? Why?" Vera asked,

hesitated. "I was hoping you could help me get in touch with

he gave me after the

two are

just ... help me connect with him, I'd be grateful." Vera sighed. "I can't

do my best to bring it up. Send me the details of your

voice was thick with gratitude. "Vera, thank you so

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

like those other upper-class guys. If you want to get

dream of it. I genuinely want to get to

...

to East

road,

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