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.

the

years, many similar

Ronald and

view, this world belonged to the powerful, while the weak had no voice

every other concern, it

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

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

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

in Ruby's eyes waned just a flicker, but enough to soften her

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

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

innocence. "That necklace belongs to me, Mr. Neville! And yet she refuses to return

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; hardly worth

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

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

hall grew louder as his words echoed, disbelief tinged with

hardly believe my ears," someone whispered,

Jason Neville, their future leader, to say something so ridiculous... it's just stunning," muttered

of them,

...

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

at the onlookers, who watched the exchange with curiosity and

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.

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

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 low but urgent. "Sir, we

was steely, and his voice left no

sigh, Anthony stepped back, his disapproval

smile spread across Ruby's

Mr. Neville. Just give me the necklace

necklace originally belonged to the Nevilles. How can you

and the cherished daughter

her tone daring, "Mr.

forcibly reclaim items sold at their

strained smile. "Ms. Silva, forgive

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tongue. I decide how things are handled

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

"Enough! You're a

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

"

assured, the Nevilles will address

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

Ruby wasn't ready to let her go. Swiftly, she caught Vera by the

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

is this the sort of dignity

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