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

many

Ronald and Kyler swiftly intervened to

their view, this world belonged to the powerful, while

happiness eclipsed every

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

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

toward the stairs, where Jason descended with a grace that

waned just a

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

courteous yet unyielding. "Ms. Quinn, are you

feigned innocence. "That necklace belongs to me, Mr. Neville! And yet she refuses to return it. How does one

carried an edge. "If the

surprise evident. "Mr. Neville, you must have misunderstood. This necklace was bought for me by Robin

slight smile tugging at his lips. "Ms. Silva, whatever tale you tell is irrelevant to me,"

the hall grew louder as his words

just say that? I can hardly believe my ears,"

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 another.

Quinn too-both of

...

of shock and alarm as he absorbed Jason's stance. He stepped closer, pulling Jason aside to murmur, "Sir, this isn't ... it's

at the onlookers, who watched the exchange with curiosity and wariness. Resigned, he took a step back, honoring Jason's decision, if

back 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

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

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,

glare was steely, and his voice left no room for

stepped back, his disapproval evident but

smile spread across Ruby's face

Mr. Neville. Just give me the necklace

necklace originally belonged to the Nevilles. How can you cling to it like this? It's

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

turned to Anthony, her

to forcibly reclaim items sold at their own auctions? I'd like to hear your family's official stance on

smile. "Ms. Silva, forgive me. The

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your tongue. I decide how things are handled

and he sighed, voice low, as he tried again to reason. "Sir, please. Each

veneer of charm fell away. "Enough! You're a butler,

frustration. He

"

forgive him. Our young master ... he's still learning. Rest assured, the Nevilles will address

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

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

the shoulder down. Vera grasped the torn edge of her dress, cheeks flushed with

sort of

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