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.

no one in the Martial Alliance dared to

many similar

the severity, Ronald and

this world belonged to the powerful, while

every other

be. Anxiously, he spoke up, his voice tentative. "Ms. Silva, maybe... maybe you should just hand

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

Jason descended with a grace that

in Ruby's eyes waned just a flicker, but

him a smile and nodded. "Mr. Neville, how

yet unyielding. "Ms. Quinn, are you

"That necklace belongs to me, Mr. Neville! And yet she refuses to

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

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

lips. "Ms. Silva, whatever tale you tell is irrelevant to me," he replied, his tone disturbingly light. "Ms.

the hall grew louder as

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

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 integrity?

of them, together

...

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

curiosity and wariness.

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 happens next." Vera's jaw tightened, her words sharp. "This necklace was a gift from Robin,

observing Vera's defiance, moved closer. "Ms. Silva, since Ruby is interested in the necklace, you'd do well to pass

to you here and now, or I'll even add another 150 million if you simply hand it to Ms. Quinn." Anthony, alarmed, reached

steely, and his voice left

Anthony stepped

spread across Ruby's face

Just give me the necklace now, before things

Nevilles. How

heir of the most powerful martial family and the cherished daughter of Draconia's leading alliance-both admired

her tone

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

smile. "Ms. Silva, forgive me.

"1

Anthony, hold your tongue.

sighed, voice low, as he tried again to reason. "Sir, please. Each word you speak

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

He turned to Vera, an

"

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

"Very well," she

go. Swiftly, she caught Vera by

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

of dignity

at Ruby's actions but didn't retreat. He took a step toward Vera. His