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

plastic bag and walked

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,

to be kidding me! Robin, these are

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

for these?"

replied as he got back in the

"You expect me to wear

people who manage

"This was the most expensive pair they had. The guy even tried to sell me a two-dollar pair,

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

little bows and gaudy floral patterns around the edges.

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

"Thanks to you, today's going to be

entrance to Silva Group, Vera stepped out of the car in her bright green

receptionists and security guards at the

following her as she walked through the

check out Ms. Silva's

the

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

actually think these ten-dollar shoes are some kind of

Vera entered the office.

dismissively. "Stop calling

down at her shoes, trying not to laugh.

She then laughed.

Robin got me these," Vera said,

gave you

gritted her teeth. "Enough

about my shoes

to her office, feeling both embarrassed and

I'll get you back for

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

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

remembering the ten-dollar pair of

he got

her phone rang. It was Raymond. "Vera, I'd

you could help me get in touch

gave me after

know you two are close. Would you be willing

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

Send me the details

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

I don't need

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

assured her. "I wouldn't dream of it. I genuinely want to get to know him. He helped me out before,

...

Vera's car to East City

road,

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