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.

into the plastic bag

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

kidding me! Robin, these are

"Yep, size 6. The shopkeeper said

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

Robin replied as he got back in

me to wear ten-dollar

with people who

don't wear them." Robin shrugged. "This was the most expensive pair they had. The guy even

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

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!"

buy a new pair at the mall across from your office.

you, today's going

Silva Group, Vera stepped

receptionists and security guards at the entrance immediately noticed her unusual

could feel eyes following her as she walked

Ms. Silva's shoes

it the trending

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

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

Vera entered the office. "Ms.

waved a hand dismissively.

not to laugh. "Vera, those shoes are... um, quite

She then laughed.

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

eyes widened. "Robin gave you those? That's

teeth.

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

her office, feeling

jerk, just wait! I'll get you

her office door, she couldn't help but smile. At least he bought

they'll get anything from Robin Ramsey. He's not exactly

pair of shoes he'd bought

he got me

had a moment to settle in before her phone rang. It was Raymond. "Vera,

"I was hoping you could help me get

really grateful for the opportunity he gave me after the incident

I know you two are close. Would you be willing to put in a good word for

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

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

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

know I don't need the

like those other upper-class guys.

of it. I genuinely want to get to

...

to

road, he

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