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

the years, many similar events

and Kyler swiftly intervened

powerful, while the weak had no

eclipsed every other concern,

Finn knew all too well how dangerous her displeasure could be. Anxiously, he 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

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

with a grace that seemed practiced, his presence an immediate

eyes waned just a

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

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

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. "If the necklace is Ms.

bought for me by

you tell is irrelevant to me," he

murmur in the hall grew louder as

hardly believe my

so ridiculous... it's just stunning," muttered another. "Isn't Jason supposed

Ms. Quinn too-both of them, together

...

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 alarm as he absorbed Jason's stance. He stepped closer, pulling

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

Ruby turned 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

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

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 left no room for argument. "Mr. Anthony,

sigh, Anthony stepped back, his disapproval evident but

pleased smile spread across Ruby's face as she

Just give me

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

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

to Anthony, her

items sold at their own auctions?

Silva, forgive me. The Nevilles

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hold your tongue. I decide how things are

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

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

He turned to Vera, an

"

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

own face shadowed with disappointment. "Very well," she said quietly, exhaling.

wasn't ready to let her go. Swiftly, she caught Vera by

splitting from the shoulder down. Vera

the sort of dignity the Brookhaven

retreat. He took a step toward Vera. His voice was