The Deadly Assassin Robin by Tristan Storm

Chapter 223

Chapter 223 How Presumptuous

The grand hall of the Harmonfield Hotel was wrapped in an oppressive silence.

Ruby, daughter of the leader of the Brookhaven Martial Alliance, had unleashed words that were shockingly rude and unjust.

Ms. Silva was a guest of honor, invited by the very alliance Ruby represented.

As the celebratory host, Ruby's actions were nothing short of disappointing.

It appeared Ms. Quinn's upbringing lacked the refinement one would expect.

Wilhelm and Finn exchanged anxious glances, caught in the tension between Vera and Ruby.

They longed to intervene, to coax Ruby into restraint.

Yet they understood the depths of her fury all too well.

Once Ruby decided on a course, no one could deter her.

Pampered by her father Ronald throughout her life, Ruby was accustomed to having her wishes fulfilled.

There was one case that involved the daughter of one of Ruby's grandfather's students.

At school, she had a rival in that girl, whose beauty captivated everyone around her.

The girl's eyes shimmered like those of a woodland sprite, entrancing all who beheld her.

Gentle and kind, she garnered the affection of peers and teachers alike.

Frequent praise flowed to her, particularly for her enchanting gaze.

Such admiration only stoked Ruby's jealousy.

One fateful afternoon, Ruby deceived the girl into a hidden corner.

She commanded the children of the elders, who always flattered her, to blind the girl. They gouged out her eyes.

When the girl's father discovered this horror, he nearly lost his sanity.

Understanding that Ruby was the leader's daughter, he reluctantly confronted Ronald and Kyler.

To his disbelief, Ronald offered no reprimand to Ruby. Instead, he allowed Kyler to punish the disciple severely.

Ronald made it clear that as long as his granddaughter was pleased, nothing else mattered.

From that day forward, both the disciple and his daughter vanished without explanation.

Their fate became a dark secret, lost to time.

no one in the Martial Alliance dared to defy

many similar

the severity, Ronald and Kyler

to the powerful, while the weak had

every other

maybe... maybe you should just hand over the necklace to Ruby ..." Vera's gaze sharpened, her voice like ice. "This necklace is a gift from Robin. No one is taking it from

storm of anger brewing, ready to spill-until a voice,

with a grace that seemed practiced, his

fury in Ruby's eyes waned just a flicker, but enough

and nodded. "Mr. Neville, how nice of you to

two women, his tone courteous yet unyielding. "Ms. Quinn, are you dealing

necklace around Vera's neck, her voice colored with feigned innocence. "That necklace belongs to me, Mr. Neville! And yet she

as he glanced at Vera. "So you are Ms. Silva," he began smoothly, though his words carried an edge. "If the necklace is Ms. Quinn's, I would suggest returning it. It's just a piece of

must have misunderstood. This necklace was bought for me by Robin at your family's auction for five billion. So how it could suddenly be hers

tell is irrelevant to me," he replied, his tone disturbingly light. "Ms. Quinn claims it's hers, so it is

as his words echoed, disbelief tinged

really just say that? I can hardly

say something so ridiculous... it's just stunning," muttered another. "Isn't Jason supposed

of

...

later, Anthony arrived, his expression a mix of shock

glanced at the onlookers, who watched the exchange with curiosity and wariness. Resigned, he took a step

you? Take off that necklace and return it, or you won't like what

Silva, since Ruby is interested in the necklace, you'd

here and now, or I'll even add another 150 million if you simply hand it

and his voice left

stepped back,

Ruby's face as she glanced

me the necklace now, before

necklace originally belonged to the Nevilles. How

the

Anthony, her tone daring,

sold at their own auctions? I'd like to hear

a strained smile. "Ms. Silva, forgive

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sharp gaze halted him. "Mr. Anthony, hold your tongue. I decide how things are handled

with frustration, and he sighed, voice low, as he tried again

"Enough! You're a butler, Anthony. Don't presume to lecture

Anthony swallowed his frustration. He turned to Vera, an

"

... he's still learning. Rest assured, the Nevilles will address this. For now, it may be best if you

at Anthony's worn expression, her own face shadowed with disappointment. "Very well," she said quietly, exhaling.

her go. Swiftly, she caught Vera by the sleeve,

the shoulder down. Vera grasped

of dignity

Ruby's actions but didn't retreat. He took a step toward Vera.