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.

in the Martial Alliance dared to

the years, many

of the severity, Ronald and

view, this world belonged to the powerful, while the weak

every other

be. Anxiously, he spoke up, his voice tentative. "Ms. Silva, maybe... maybe you should just hand over the necklace

anger brewing, ready to spill-until a voice, low and commanding, resonated from behind them. "Ms.

descended with a

a flicker,

flashed him a smile and nodded. "Mr. Neville, how nice of you

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

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

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 jewelry, after

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

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

louder as

that? I can hardly believe my ears," someone whispered, shock thick in their

their future leader, to say something so ridiculous... it's just stunning," muttered another.

Ms. Quinn too-both of them, together ...

...

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.

and wariness. Resigned, he took a step back, honoring

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

Ruby is interested in the necklace, you'd do well to pass it to

auctioned by the 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,

was steely, and his voice left no room for

defeated sigh, Anthony stepped back, his

Ruby's face as she glanced at

heard Mr. Neville. Just give me the necklace now,

How

icy, her gaze as piercing as steel. "An heir of the most powerful martial family and the cherished daughter of Draconia's leading alliance-both admired both

turned to Anthony, her tone daring, "Mr.

at their own auctions? I'd like to

Silva, forgive me.

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your tongue. I decide how things

and he sighed, voice low, as he tried again to reason.

You're a

swallowed his frustration. He turned to Vera, an apology

"

Silva, forgive him. Our young master ... he's still learning. Rest assured, the Nevilles will address this. For now, it may be

shadowed with disappointment. "Very well," she said quietly, exhaling. "I've wasted

ready to let her go. Swiftly, she caught Vera by the sleeve, yanking

down. Vera grasped the torn

of dignity the Brookhaven

retreat. He took a step