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 Ms.

many

the severity, Ronald and Kyler swiftly

the powerful, while

every other concern,

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 from

a voice, low and commanding, resonated from behind

a grace that seemed

eyes waned just a flicker, but enough

and nodded. "Mr. Neville, how nice of

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

her voice colored with feigned innocence. "That necklace belongs to me, Mr. Neville! And yet she refuses to return it. How

began smoothly, though his words carried an edge.

bought for me by Robin at your family's auction for five billion. So how it could suddenly

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

grew louder as his words echoed, disbelief

just say that? I can hardly believe

family, and they've always held to principles and fairness. For Jason Neville, their future leader, to say something so ridiculous... it's just stunning," muttered another. "Isn't

Quinn too-both of

...

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

watched the exchange with curiosity and wariness. Resigned, he took

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 happens next." Vera's jaw tightened, her words sharp. "This necklace was a gift from Robin, given to me on my birthday. I'm

"Ms. Silva, since Ruby is interested in the

hand it to Ms. Quinn." Anthony, alarmed, reached out again to Jason, his voice low but urgent. "Sir, we can't compromise the Nevilles' standards like

voice left

stepped back,

smile spread across Ruby's face as she

me the necklace now,

to the Nevilles. How can you cling to

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 tactless as

Anthony, her tone daring, "Mr.

to forcibly reclaim items sold at their own auctions? I'd like to hear your family's official stance on

"Ms. Silva, forgive

"1

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

sighed, voice low, as he tried

of charm fell away. "Enough! You're a butler, Anthony. Don't presume to lecture

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

"

assured, the

Anthony's worn expression, her own face shadowed with disappointment. "Very well," she said quietly, exhaling. "I've wasted enough time here." She turned

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

shoulder down. Vera grasped the torn edge of

the sort of

retreat. He took a step toward Vera.