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 Martial Alliance dared to defy Ms.

the years, many similar

the severity, Ronald and

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

happiness eclipsed every

be. Anxiously, he spoke up, his voice tentative. "Ms. Silva, maybe... maybe you should just hand over the

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

where Jason descended with a

waned just a flicker, but enough

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

swept between the two women, his tone courteous yet unyielding.

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

you are Ms. Silva," he began smoothly, though his words carried an edge. "If the necklace

Neville, you must have misunderstood. This necklace was bought for me by Robin at your family's auction for five billion. So how it could suddenly be

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

louder as his words echoed,

just say that? I can hardly believe my ears,"

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

Quinn too-both of them, together

...

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 to murmur, "Sir, this isn't ... it's unbecoming..." Jason

at the onlookers, who watched the exchange with curiosity and

necklace and return it, or you won't like what happens next." Vera's jaw tightened, her words sharp. "This necklace was

Silva, since Ruby is interested in the

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, his voice low but urgent. "Sir,

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

a defeated sigh, Anthony stepped

pleased smile spread across Ruby's face

me the necklace now, before things turn

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

powerful martial family and the cherished daughter of

turned to Anthony, her tone

sold at their own auctions? I'd like to hear

smile. "Ms. Silva, forgive me. The Nevilles

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tongue. I decide

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

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

resigned nod, Anthony swallowed his frustration. He turned

"

Our young master ... he's still learning. Rest assured, the Nevilles will

well," she said quietly, exhaling.

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

the shoulder down. Vera grasped the torn edge of

Quinn, is this the sort of dignity the Brookhaven Martial Alliance

frowned slightly at Ruby's actions but didn't retreat. He took a step toward Vera. His voice