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.

that incident, no one in the Martial Alliance dared to defy

many similar

of the severity, Ronald and Kyler swiftly intervened

view, this world belonged to the powerful, while the weak had no voice to

eclipsed every other concern,

his voice tentative. "Ms. Silva, maybe... maybe you should just hand over the necklace to Ruby ..." Vera's gaze sharpened, her voice

storm of anger brewing, ready to spill-until a voice, low and commanding, resonated

stairs, where Jason descended with a grace that seemed

waned just a flicker,

nodded. "Mr. Neville, how nice of you

his tone courteous yet unyielding. "Ms.

finger flicked dismissively at the necklace around Vera's neck, her voice colored with feigned innocence. "That necklace

he began smoothly, though his words carried an edge. "If the necklace is Ms. Quinn's, I would suggest returning

me by Robin at your family's

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

grew louder as his

I can hardly believe my ears," someone whispered, shock

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 never thought

too-both of them,

...

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 aside to murmur, "Sir, this isn't ... it's unbecoming..." Jason brushed him off without a thought.

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

Jason's support, 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

moved closer. "Ms. Silva, since Ruby is interested

add another 150 million if you simply hand it to Ms. Quinn." Anthony, alarmed, reached out again to

was steely, and his voice left no room for argument. "Mr. Anthony,

defeated sigh, Anthony stepped back, his disapproval evident

spread across Ruby's face as

heard Mr. Neville. Just give me the

How can

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

her

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

managed a strained smile. "Ms. Silva, forgive me. The

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

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

"Enough! You're a butler,

his frustration. He turned to Vera, an apology

"

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

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

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

rip, splitting from the shoulder down.

Quinn, is this the sort of dignity the Brookhaven Martial

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