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

the sandals into the plastic bag and walked back to the

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 he was carrying, her face

kidding me! Robin,

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

pay for these?" she asked, her

he got back in

lost it. "You expect me

meet with people who manage

Robin shrugged. "This was the most expensive pair they had. The guy even tried to sell

threw out my

and gaudy floral patterns around the edges. "Gosh, I'll look like a total fool if I

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

going

entrance to Silva Group, Vera stepped

receptionists and security guards at the entrance immediately noticed her

feel eyes following her as she

check out Ms. Silva's

the

trend-bringing back that

think these

Vera entered

a hand dismissively. "Stop

to laugh. "Vera, those shoes

She then laughed.

got me these," Vera said, rolling

gave you

her teeth. "Enough about the

about my shoes today loses 2,000 dollars from their

her office, feeling both embarrassed and oddly

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

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

"thinking they'll get anything from

pair of

she mused, "at least he got me

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

was hoping you could

grateful for the opportunity he gave me after the incident at

to approach him. Vera, I know you two are close. Would

about Robin. If you could just ... help me connect with him, I'd be grateful." Vera

bring it up. Send me the details of your gathering,

with gratitude. "Vera, thank you so much.

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

"But let me tell you something-Robin's not like those other upper-class guys. If you want to get close to him, sincerity is key. No

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

...

took Vera's car to

the road,

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