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.

no one in the Martial Alliance dared

the years, many

the severity, Ronald and Kyler swiftly intervened

belonged to the powerful,

every other

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.

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

head turned toward the stairs, where Jason descended with a grace that seemed practiced, his presence an

eyes waned just a flicker, but

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

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

the necklace around Vera's neck, her voice colored with feigned innocence. "That necklace belongs to me, Mr. Neville! And yet

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

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

is irrelevant to me," he replied,

in the hall grew louder as his words echoed,

I can hardly

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

Ms. Quinn too-both of them, together

...

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

onlookers, who watched the exchange with curiosity and

you won't like what happens next." Vera's jaw tightened,

observing Vera's defiance, moved closer. "Ms. Silva, since Ruby is interested in the necklace,

you simply hand it to Ms. Quinn." Anthony, alarmed, reached out again to Jason, his voice low

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

stepped back, his

smile spread across Ruby's face as she glanced at

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

this necklace originally belonged to the Nevilles. How can you cling to it like

steel. "An heir of the most powerful martial family and the cherished daughter of

to Anthony, her tone daring, "Mr.

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

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

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

he tried again to reason. "Sir, please.

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

"

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

disappointment. "Very well,"

Swiftly, she caught Vera

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

of

He took a step toward Vera. His