The Deadly Assassin Robin by Tristan Storm

Chapter 221

Chapter 221 You're Beautiful

The Eastvale Development Group, security department's conference room.

Robin was deep into the TrustGen Loans paperwork when Carson's call interrupted him.

"Mr. Ramsey, I mentioned Brookhaven Martial Alliance's plan to open a branch in Harmonfield. Today's the big day. Do you have time to join us for the inauguration?"

Robin barely looked up, responding, "Sure, I'll finish up here and head over. Where's it being held?"

"If you're free, I can pick you up, and we'll head to the Harmonfield Hotel together," Carson suggested.

Robin checked the clock, then shook his head. "No need to come out of your way. Just send me the details, and I'll meet you there."

Carson, understanding, quickly texted over the address and time for the ceremony at Harmonfield Hotel's Crown Banquet.

...

The Crown Banquet was alive with grandeur, each corner decked in vibrant splendor and filled with an air of anticipation.

It was the day the Brookhaven Martial Alliance would officially launch its Harmonfield branch.

Representatives from each alliance chapter in Draconia were in attendance, along with the formidable six elder enforcers from the main headquarters.

Guests ranged from the most influential families of Brookhaven and Harmonfield to martial arts practitioners across Draconia, famed family heads, and notable figures from the state's social elite. By 9 a.m., the hotel's opulent walls stood witness to the arrival of dignitaries from every corner.

Among them, Ruby had spared nothing in her preparations, hiring stylists and image consultants to achieve a flawless look.

Spending six-figure later, she sported a refined hairstyle, artfully applied makeup, and a gown that spoke of elegance and luxury.

As she stepped into the ballroom, the heads of numerous high-society guests turned to admire her.

Wilhelm Dixon, the Dixon Group's second son-and a close ally of the Alliance from the provincial capital caught sight of Ruby descending the staircase.

He wasted no time, approaching with a courteous smile, offering his arm as he escorted her into the center of the hall.

"Ruby, you're absolutely captivating tonight," he said, with a warmth that left little doubt about his admiration.

The Dixon Group held an essential role as one of Brookhaven Martial Alliance's primary financial pillars.

The Dixons and the Quinns had been allies for generations.

Wilhelm, the second son of the Dixons, had admired Ruby for as long as he could remember.

But with the Alliance towering over them in influence, Dixon Group remained modest in stature.

So Wilhelm kept his admiration hidden, unspoken, as if silence could shield him from the consequences of his desires.

Tonight, Ruby stood at the center of the ballroom, carrying herself with the poise of a queen. Wilhelm felt his heart thud as he followed her every movement, eager to attend to her slightest whim.

from the crowd, his confident smile aimed straight at Ruby. "Ruby, you look

curling at her lips. "Oh? So you're saying I don't usually look this good?" she teased, her laugh

of Cade Eaton, the Alliance's Chief Elder of

rising star, Finn was known among Brookhaven's younger generation for his unmatched skill and

Finn and Ruby had grown up side by side, building a bond

Finn had admired her, with

ago, yet, in her mind, Finn never quite

as if the men

filled her with a

Ruby became the centerpiece of the entire banquet

striving to catch her

in, delighting in the flattery and admiration

glittering chandelier, Ruby stood, her long hair cascading over her

praise, words laced with admiration,

her with a quiet

Brookhaven

was certain everyone here would pay her the

raised in such an atmosphere-surrounded

feeling, and she basked in it now, catching the awe, reverence, and, perhaps, a touch of flattery in the eyes that followed her. A calm pride settled over her. Kyler appeared from the back of the hall, pausing as he took in his daughter's appearance, the elegance she wore like a second skin. A glint of approval crossed his face. "Ruby, you look perfect. Show our guests the respect they deserve," he said, smiling as he greeted each

he made his

was someone significant to greet-Wilder Lennon, the esteemed president of the

himself had extended

had recently made waves

a strange affliction of his own. In Wilder, he hoped to find the relief

Apollo had predicted that his

hotel's entrance, Kyler welcomed Wilder and Drake with a warm nod. "Mr. Lennon, Mr. Dunn, good evening. Follow me upstairs; my father is waiting in

exchanges, Wilder and Drake accompanied Kyler to the second

room sat Ronald, his

in their forties, faces hard and impassive, as

if bound to him

Brookhaven Martial Alliance were men spoken of in reverent whispers, figures who

once, foundlings taken in by Ronald

were Ronald's

were whispered to

in its infancy, trembling under threats that could have torn it apart, it was these four who held the

of last-minute rescues-how they turned the tide when defeat seemed

Brookhaven Martial Alliance spread

Alliance gained power, the Four Heavenly Kings began to fade from view, retreating into the

for them to stand here-silent sentinels in Ronald's presence felt as if an ancient power had stirred

I couldn't greet you at the door," he said, a hint of fatigue in his voice. Wilder and Drake

noting the pallor beneath his skin. "How have you

decades. Apollo, your mentor, prescribed me a remedy back then, a treatment that's kept me here as long as

elusive Violet Wyvernroot, I

thoughts. "This year marks thirty-six years of struggle with this sickness. Just yesterday, my granddaughter Ruby

his eyes. "I've asked you here, Wilder, in the hope that you might help me secure a 500-year-old