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.

one in the

many similar

the severity, Ronald and Kyler swiftly intervened to

to the powerful, while the weak had

eclipsed every

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

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

toward the stairs, where Jason descended with a grace that seemed practiced, his presence an immediate command for

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

"Mr. Neville, how nice of you to

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

her voice colored with feigned innocence. "That necklace belongs to me, Mr. Neville! And yet she refuses to return it. How does

faint 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.

surprise evident. "Mr. Neville, you must have misunderstood. This necklace was bought for me by

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

in the hall grew louder as his words echoed, disbelief

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

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

Ms. Quinn too-both of them, together

...

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.

glanced at the onlookers, who watched the exchange with curiosity and wariness. Resigned, he

you won't like

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

simply hand it to Ms. Quinn." Anthony, alarmed, reached out again to Jason, his voice low but urgent. "Sir, we can't compromise

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

stepped back, his disapproval

spread across Ruby's face

heard Mr. Neville. Just give me the

Nevilles. How can you cling to it like this? It's

the most powerful martial family and the cherished daughter of Draconia's leading alliance-both admired both envied. Yet, you're

Anthony, her tone daring,

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

managed a strained smile. "Ms. Silva,

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your tongue. I decide how things are handled for the

tightened with frustration, and he sighed, voice low, as he tried again

You're a butler, Anthony. Don't presume

frustration. He

"

Silva, forgive him. Our young master ... he's still learning. Rest assured, the Nevilles will address this. For now, it may be

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

go. Swiftly, she caught

rip, splitting from the shoulder down. Vera grasped the torn edge

is this the sort of dignity the

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