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.

the Martial Alliance

many

and

view, this world belonged to the powerful, while the weak had no voice to

happiness eclipsed every other

spoke up, his voice tentative. "Ms. Silva, 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

ready to spill-until a voice, low

turned toward the stairs, where Jason descended with a grace that seemed practiced, his

Ruby's eyes waned just a flicker, but enough to

nodded. "Mr.

gaze swept between the two women, his tone courteous yet unyielding.

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

faint crease appeared on Jason's brow 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

blinked, her surprise evident. "Mr. Neville, you must have misunderstood. This necklace was bought for me by Robin at your family's auction for five

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

louder as his words echoed, disbelief tinged with

say that? I can hardly believe my ears," someone whispered, shock

are the most revered martial arts family, and they've always held to principles and fairness. For Jason Neville, their future leader, to say something so ridiculous... it's just stunning," muttered

Quinn too-both of them,

...

They shared a fleeting smile, one that hinted at a connection that needed no words. Moments later, Anthony arrived, his expression a mix of shock and alarm as he absorbed Jason's stance. He stepped closer, pulling Jason aside to murmur, "Sir, this

glanced at the onlookers, who watched the exchange with curiosity and wariness. Resigned,

off that necklace and return it, or you won't like what happens next." Vera's jaw tightened, her words sharp. "This necklace was a gift from Robin, given to me on my birthday. I'm not surrendering it to

defiance, moved closer. "Ms. Silva, since Ruby is interested in the necklace,

Nevilles. I'll transfer the money to you here and now, or I'll even add another 150 million if you simply hand it to Ms. Quinn." Anthony, alarmed, reached out again to Jason, his voice low but urgent. "Sir, we can't compromise the

steely, and his voice left

defeated sigh, Anthony stepped back, his disapproval evident

smile spread across Ruby's face as she glanced at

give me the necklace now, before things turn

to the Nevilles. How can you cling to

most powerful martial family and the cherished daughter of Draconia's leading alliance-both admired both envied. Yet, you're

turned to Anthony, her

Nevilles to forcibly reclaim items sold at

"Ms. Silva, forgive me. The Nevilles would

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tongue. I decide how

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

away. "Enough! You're a butler, Anthony.

He turned to Vera, an apology

"

Rest assured, the Nevilles will address

Anthony's worn expression, her own face shadowed with disappointment. "Very well," she said quietly, exhaling. "I've wasted enough time here." She turned

her go. Swiftly, she caught Vera by the

harsh rip, splitting from the shoulder down. Vera grasped the torn edge of her dress, cheeks flushed with

Quinn, is this the sort of dignity

He took