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.

with striking features strode from the crowd, his confident smile aimed straight at Ruby. "Ruby, you look breathtaking

a smile curling at her lips. "Oh? So you're saying

of Cade Eaton, the Alliance's Chief Elder of

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

being Ronald's first disciple, Finn and Ruby had grown up side by side, building a bond that

Finn had admired her, with all

yet, in her

if the men drawn to

attention filled her with

centerpiece of

each one striving to catch her

Ruby drank it all in, delighting in the flattery and admiration as if they were

cascading over her shoulders, and her

words laced with

her with a quiet

the grand hall of the Brookhaven

would pay her the respect

had been raised in such an atmosphere-surrounded by adoration, spoiled by

to the 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

he made his way toward

Lennon, the esteemed president of the Draconia Holistic

himself had extended

not only Apollo's most respected disciple but had recently made waves by curing

affliction of his own. In Wilder,

predicted that his protégé's potential was

hotel's entrance, Kyler welcomed Wilder and Drake with a warm nod. "Mr. Lennon, Mr. Dunn, good evening.

Kyler to the second floor,

sat Ronald, his form reclining in a

in silence, each in their forties, faces hard

if bound to him as solemn

the Brookhaven Martial Alliance were men spoken of in reverent whispers,

were orphans once, foundlings taken in by

were Ronald's very first

to

under threats that could have torn it apart, it was these four

the tide when defeat seemed certain. They made the Alliance something to be

the Brookhaven Martial Alliance spread

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

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

with weariness. "It's a privilege to have you both here. I regret I couldn't greet you at the door," he said, a hint of fatigue in his voice. Wilder and Drake bowed

noting the pallor beneath his skin. "How have you been feeling,

your mentor, prescribed me

Wyvernroot, I

Just yesterday, my granddaughter Ruby tried to secure the Violet Wyvernroot for me, but it was

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