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 dared to defy Ms.

the years, many

of the severity, Ronald and Kyler swiftly intervened to restore

to the powerful, while the

happiness eclipsed every other concern,

maybe... maybe you should just hand over the necklace to Ruby ..." Vera's gaze sharpened, her voice like ice.

storm of anger brewing, ready to spill-until a voice, low and commanding, resonated from

stairs, where Jason descended with a grace that seemed practiced, his presence an

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

smile and nodded. "Mr. Neville, how nice

yet unyielding. "Ms. Quinn, are you dealing

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

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.

me by Robin at your family's auction for five billion. So how

his lips. "Ms. Silva, whatever tale you tell is irrelevant to me," he replied, his tone disturbingly light.

as

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

say something so ridiculous... it's

too-both of them,

...

caught Jason's eye, a quiet understanding passing between them like an unspoken promise. 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

the exchange with curiosity and wariness. Resigned, he took a step

to Vera, her voice cool, her words edged. "You heard Mr. Neville, didn't you? Take off that necklace and return it, or you won't like what happens next." Vera's jaw tightened, her words

observing Vera's defiance, moved closer. "Ms. Silva, since Ruby is interested in the

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

voice left

sigh, Anthony stepped back, his disapproval evident

smile spread across Ruby's face as she

give me the necklace now, before things

originally belonged to the Nevilles. How can you

martial family and the cherished daughter of Draconia's leading alliance-both admired both envied. Yet, you're both as tactless as schoolyard bullies. It's

Anthony, her

at their own auctions? I'd like to hear your family's official stance

a strained smile. "Ms. Silva, forgive

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

face tightened with frustration, and he sighed, voice low, as he tried again to reason. "Sir, please. Each word

You're a butler, Anthony. Don't

He turned to

"

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. "I've wasted enough time here." She turned to

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

fabric tore with a harsh rip, splitting from the shoulder down. Vera grasped

the sort of dignity the Brookhaven Martial

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