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.

one in the Martial Alliance

many similar events

severity, Ronald and Kyler swiftly intervened to

world belonged to the powerful, while the weak

happiness eclipsed every other concern,

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 taking it

spill-until a voice, low and commanding, resonated from behind them. "Ms. Quinn, is something the

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

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

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

tone courteous yet unyielding. "Ms. Quinn, are you dealing with some ...

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

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 all; hardly worth spoiling

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 billion. So how it could suddenly be hers is

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

grew louder as his words echoed,

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

principles and fairness. For Jason Neville, their future leader, to say something so ridiculous... it's just stunning," muttered another. "Isn't Jason supposed to be the perfect gentleman, an example of

Ms. Quinn too-both of

...

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

exchange with curiosity and wariness. Resigned,

that necklace and return it, or you won't like what happens next." Vera's jaw tightened,

closer. "Ms. Silva, since Ruby is interested in the necklace, you'd do well to

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, reached out again to Jason, his voice low but urgent. "Sir, we can't compromise the

was steely, and his voice left

Anthony stepped back, his disapproval evident

across Ruby's

Neville. Just give me the necklace now, before

the Nevilles. How can you cling to it like this?

laugh was icy, her gaze as piercing as steel. "An heir of the most powerful martial family and the cherished daughter of Draconia's

turned to Anthony, her tone daring,

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

strained smile. "Ms. Silva, forgive me. The Nevilles would

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"Mr. Anthony, hold your tongue. I decide how things are

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

of charm fell away. "Enough! You're

frustration. He turned to Vera,

"

master ... he's still learning. Rest assured, the Nevilles will address

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

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

from the shoulder down. Vera grasped the torn edge of her dress,

this the sort of dignity

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