The Deadly Assassin Robin by Tristan Storm

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 eyes. "Fine,

the sandals into the plastic bag

waited, her excitement growing. He probably 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

got to be kidding me! Robin, these are

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

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

dollars," Robin replied as he got back

lost it. "You expect me to wear ten-dollar

meet with people who manage billion-dollar

most expensive pair they had. 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 dollars shoes only to end up

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

them for now. Better than going barefoot. You can buy a new pair at

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

Silva Group, Vera stepped out of the car in

receptionists and security guards at the entrance

feel eyes following her

out Ms. Silva's shoes today.

the

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

back a laugh. They actually think these

rushed over as Vera entered

dismissively. "Stop calling

trying not to laugh. "Vera, those shoes

She then laughed.

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

you those? That's ... bold of

her teeth. "Enough about

out a memo-anyone caught talking about

feeling both embarrassed

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

couldn't help but smile. At least he bought

get anything

remembering the ten-dollar pair of shoes he'd

she mused, "at least he got

her phone rang. It was Raymond.

was hoping you could help me

grateful for the opportunity he gave me

tried, but I can't seem to approach him. Vera, I know you two are close. Would you be willing

If you could just ... help me connect with him, I'd be grateful." Vera sighed. "I can't guarantee he'll agree,

best to bring it up. Send me the details of your gathering, and I'll gauge

thick with gratitude. "Vera, thank you

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

not like those other upper-class guys. If you want to get close to him,

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

...

Vera's car to East City

the road, he