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.

incident, no one in the Martial Alliance dared to defy

many similar events

of the severity, Ronald and Kyler swiftly intervened

the powerful, while the weak had no voice to

every

Silva, maybe... maybe you should just hand over the necklace to Ruby ..."

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

with a grace that seemed practiced, his presence

in Ruby's eyes waned just a

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

courteous yet unyielding. "Ms.

finger flicked dismissively at the necklace around Vera's neck, her voice colored with feigned innocence. "That necklace belongs to me, Mr. Neville!

as he glanced at Vera. "So you are Ms. Silva," he began smoothly, though his words carried an edge. "If

This necklace was bought for me by Robin at your family's auction

you tell is irrelevant to me," he replied, his tone disturbingly

in the hall grew louder as his words echoed, disbelief tinged

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

say something so ridiculous... it's just stunning," muttered another. "Isn't Jason supposed to be the perfect gentleman, an example of

Quinn 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 aside to murmur, "Sir, this isn't ... it's unbecoming..." Jason brushed him off without a thought. "Mr. Anthony, stay out of this. It's hardly worth

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

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.

is interested in the necklace, you'd do well to pass it

you simply hand it to Ms. Quinn." Anthony,

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

Anthony stepped

Ruby's face as she

heard Mr. Neville. Just give me the necklace

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

as piercing as steel. "An heir of the most powerful martial family and the

turned to Anthony, her tone

at

strained smile. "Ms. Silva, forgive me. The Nevilles would

"1

sharp gaze halted him. "Mr. Anthony, hold your tongue. I

as he tried again to reason. "Sir, please. Each word you speak represents

away. "Enough! You're

his frustration. He turned to Vera, an

"

... he's still learning. Rest assured, the Nevilles will address this. For now, it may be

well," she

to let her go. Swiftly, she caught Vera by

rip, splitting from the shoulder down.

this the sort of dignity the Brookhaven

actions but didn't retreat. He took a step toward Vera. His voice was