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

years, many similar

and Kyler swiftly intervened to

their view, this world belonged to the powerful, while the weak had

every other concern, it

you should just hand over the necklace to Ruby ..." Vera's gaze sharpened, her voice like ice. "This necklace is a gift

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

the stairs, where Jason descended with a grace that seemed practiced, his presence

Ruby's eyes waned just a flicker, but

flashed him a smile and nodded. "Mr. Neville, how nice of you

two women, his tone courteous yet unyielding.

"That necklace belongs

appeared on Jason's brow as he glanced at Vera. "So you 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

Neville, you must have misunderstood. This necklace was bought for me by Robin at your family's auction for five billion. So how it could suddenly be hers

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

louder as

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

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? I never thought he'd say something so...

Quinn too-both of them, together

...

understanding 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. "Mr. Anthony, stay out of this. It's hardly worth

curiosity and wariness. Resigned, he

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

closer. "Ms. Silva, since Ruby is interested in the necklace, you'd

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

voice left no room

Anthony stepped back,

Ruby's face

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

Nevilles. How can you cling

and the

to Anthony, her tone

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

managed a strained smile. "Ms. Silva,

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

and he sighed, voice low, as he tried

charm fell away. "Enough! You're a

Anthony swallowed his frustration. He

"

young master ... he's still learning. Rest assured, the Nevilles will address

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

her go. Swiftly, she caught Vera by the

tore with a harsh rip, splitting from the shoulder down. Vera grasped the torn edge

the sort of dignity

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