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

plastic

back a pair of elegant heels. But when she saw the crumpled plastic

be kidding me! Robin, these are the shoes

handing her the bag. "Yep, size 6. The shopkeeper said they

much did you pay for these?"

Robin replied as he got back

it. "You expect me

meet with people

don't wear them." Robin shrugged. "This was the most expensive pair they had. The guy even tried to sell me a two-dollar pair,

shook her head in disbelief. "I can't believe this. I threw out my 80,000 dollars shoes only to end up with ten-dollar

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

can buy a new pair at the mall across from your office. "I think

great," Vera grumbled. "Thanks to you, today's going to

Vera stepped out of the car in her bright green slip-on

receptionists and security guards at the entrance

could feel eyes following her

Silva's

the trending

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

They actually think these ten-dollar shoes are some kind

as Vera entered the office. "Ms.

a hand dismissively. "Stop calling

shoes, trying not to laugh. "Vera, those

She then laughed.

For your information, Robin got me these," Vera

gave you

gritted her teeth. "Enough

a memo-anyone caught talking about my shoes today loses 2,000 dollars from

hurried to her office, feeling both embarrassed and oddly

jerk, just wait! I'll get you back for

door, she couldn't help but smile. At least he bought me something

herself, "thinking they'll get anything from Robin Ramsey. He's not exactly known

pair of shoes he'd bought

"at least he got

to settle in before her phone rang. It was Raymond. "Vera, I'd love to take you out to lunch today."

hoping you could help me get

gave me after the

Vera, I know you two

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

up. Send me the details of your gathering, and I'll

"Vera, thank you so much.

I don't need the formalities. And

you something-Robin's not like those other upper-class guys.

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

...

to East City

the road,

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