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 events

and Kyler

the powerful, while

happiness eclipsed every other

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 a gift from Robin. No one is

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

with a grace that seemed practiced, his presence an immediate command for

a flicker, but

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

yet unyielding. "Ms. Quinn, are

feigned innocence. "That necklace belongs to

crease 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 jewelry, after all;

surprise evident. "Mr. Neville, you must have misunderstood. This necklace was bought for me by Robin at your family's auction for five

whatever tale you tell is irrelevant to me," he replied, his tone disturbingly light. "Ms. Quinn claims it's hers, so it is

grew louder as

can hardly believe my ears," someone whispered, shock thick

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...

Ms. Quinn too-both of them, together

...

a quiet 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

with curiosity and

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 from Robin, given to me on

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

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

was steely, and his voice left no room for

Anthony stepped back,

spread across Ruby's face

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

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

as piercing as steel. "An heir of the most powerful martial family and the cherished daughter of Draconia's leading

to Anthony, her tone daring, "Mr.

truly the policy of the Nevilles to forcibly reclaim items sold at their own auctions? I'd

Silva, forgive me. The

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

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

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

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

"

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

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

ready to let her go. Swiftly, she caught Vera by the sleeve, yanking

with a harsh rip, splitting from the shoulder down. Vera grasped the torn edge of her dress, cheeks flushed

is this the sort of dignity the Brookhaven Martial

but didn't retreat. He took a step