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.

in the Martial Alliance dared to defy

years, many similar

of the severity, Ronald and Kyler swiftly intervened to

belonged to the powerful, while the weak had no voice to

every other concern, it

all too well how dangerous her displeasure could be. Anxiously, he spoke up, his voice tentative. "Ms. Silva, maybe... maybe you should just hand over the necklace to Ruby ..." Vera's gaze sharpened, her voice like ice. "This necklace is

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

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

in Ruby's eyes waned just a flicker,

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

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

with feigned innocence. "That necklace belongs to me, Mr.

words carried an edge. "If the necklace is

must have misunderstood. This necklace was bought for me by Robin at your family's auction for five billion. So how it

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

as his

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

most revered martial arts 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 Jason supposed to be the perfect gentleman, an example of integrity? I

of

...

Anthony arrived, his expression a mix of shock and alarm as he absorbed Jason's stance. He stepped closer, pulling

at the onlookers, who watched the exchange with curiosity and wariness. Resigned, he took a step back, honoring

and return it, or you won't like what happens next." Vera's jaw tightened,

Silva, since Ruby is interested in the

money to 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 to Jason, his

voice left no room for argument. "Mr. Anthony,

a defeated sigh, Anthony stepped back, his disapproval evident

spread across Ruby's face

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

Nevilles. How can you

gaze as piercing as 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

Anthony, her

forcibly reclaim items sold at their own auctions? I'd

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

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

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

veneer of charm fell away. "Enough! You're a

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

"

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

"Very well," she said quietly, exhaling. "I've wasted enough time here."

her go. Swiftly, she caught

a harsh rip, splitting from the shoulder down. Vera grasped

Quinn, is this the sort of dignity

didn't retreat. He took