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 defy

the years, many

of the severity, Ronald and Kyler swiftly intervened

powerful, while the weak had

every other concern,

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

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

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

fury in Ruby's eyes waned just a flicker, but

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

women, his tone courteous yet unyielding. "Ms. Quinn,

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 does one explain

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;

must have misunderstood. This necklace was bought for me by Robin at your family's auction for five

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

louder as his

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

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 integrity? I

too-both of them, together

...

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 Jason

and wariness. Resigned, he took

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 sharp. "This necklace was a gift from

Ruby is interested in the necklace,

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,

his voice left no

a defeated sigh, Anthony stepped

across Ruby's face

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

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

as steel. "An heir of the most powerful martial family and the cherished daughter of Draconia's leading

her tone daring,

truly the policy of the Nevilles to forcibly reclaim items sold at their own auctions? I'd like to hear your family's

"Ms. Silva, forgive

"1

Anthony, hold your tongue.

tried again to

fell away. "Enough! You're

resigned nod, Anthony swallowed his frustration. He turned to Vera,

"

assured, the Nevilles will address this. For now, it may be

her own face shadowed with disappointment. "Very well,"

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

rip, splitting from the shoulder down. Vera grasped the

this the sort of dignity the Brookhaven Martial Alliance

didn't retreat. He took a step toward Vera. His