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."

rolled his

the sandals into the plastic bag and

picked out something fashionable, she thought to herself, imagining him bringing back a pair of elegant heels. But when she saw the crumpled plastic bag

me! Robin,

"Yep, size 6. The shopkeeper said they were

much did you pay for these?"

as he got back in

"You expect me to wear

meet with people

had. The guy even tried to

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

shoes-green plastic with tacky little bows and gaudy floral patterns around the edges. "Gosh, I'll look like a total fool if I

now. Better than going barefoot. You can buy a new pair at the mall across from your office. "I think

to you, today's going to be a long day of

they reached the entrance to Silva Group, Vera stepped out of the car

receptionists and security guards at the

her as

Silva's shoes today.

the trending

the new trend-bringing back that classic, old-school style

laugh. They actually think these ten-dollar shoes are some kind

rushed over as Vera entered the office.

a hand dismissively. "Stop

to laugh. "Vera, those shoes are... um, quite

She then laughed.

it. For your information, Robin got me these," Vera said,

eyes widened. "Robin gave you those?

teeth.

talking about my shoes

hurried to her office, feeling both embarrassed and oddly

jerk, just wait! I'll get you back

closed her office door, she couldn't help but smile.

kids," she thought to herself, "thinking they'll get anything from Robin Ramsey. He's not exactly known for his

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

mused, "at least he got me a

phone rang. It was Raymond. "Vera, I'd love to take you out to

you could help me get

grateful for the opportunity he gave

two are close. Would you be willing to

top people in Harmonfield, and everyone's been talking about Robin. If you could just ... help me connect with him, I'd be grateful." Vera sighed. "I can't guarantee he'll agree, Raymond. But send me the details,

to bring it up. Send me the

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

off. "You know I don't need

those other upper-class guys.

to get to know him. He helped me out before, and

...

car to East City

road,

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