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 events

of the severity, Ronald and Kyler swiftly intervened

to the powerful,

happiness eclipsed every

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

mouth twisted, a storm of anger brewing, ready to spill-until a voice, low and commanding,

a grace that seemed

eyes waned just a flicker, but

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

the two women, his tone courteous yet unyielding.

innocence. "That necklace belongs to me, Mr.

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; hardly worth spoiling

me by Robin at your family's auction for five billion. So how it could suddenly be hers

tale you tell is irrelevant to

louder as his words echoed, disbelief tinged

I can hardly believe my ears," someone

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

Quinn too-both of them, together

...

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

and

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 my birthday. I'm not surrendering

is interested in the necklace,

transfer 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,

voice left no room

defeated sigh, Anthony stepped back, his disapproval evident but

pleased smile spread across Ruby's

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

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

family and the cherished daughter of Draconia's leading alliance-both

to Anthony, her tone daring,

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

"Ms. Silva, forgive me. The Nevilles

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gaze halted him. "Mr. Anthony, hold your tongue. I decide how

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

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

swallowed his frustration. He turned to Vera, an

"

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

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

go. Swiftly,

down. Vera grasped the torn edge

Quinn, is this the sort of dignity the Brookhaven Martial

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