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 Martial Alliance dared to defy Ms.

years, many similar

severity, Ronald and

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

eclipsed every

how dangerous her 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 gaze sharpened, her voice like ice. "This necklace is a gift from Robin. No one is taking it from

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

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

waned just a flicker, but enough to soften

and nodded. "Mr. Neville, how

tone courteous yet unyielding. "Ms.

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

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.

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

merely shrugged, a slight smile tugging at his lips. "Ms. Silva, whatever tale you tell is irrelevant to me,"

murmur in the hall grew louder as his words

that? I can hardly believe my

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,

too-both of them,

...

of shock and alarm as

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

you won't like

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

you simply hand it to Ms. Quinn."

voice left no room

Anthony stepped back, his

pleased smile spread across Ruby's face as she glanced

give me the necklace

How can you cling to it like

piercing as steel. "An heir of the most powerful martial family and the cherished daughter of Draconia's leading alliance-both admired both envied. Yet, you're

Anthony, her tone

truly the policy of the Nevilles to forcibly reclaim items sold at their

"Ms. Silva, forgive

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halted him. "Mr. Anthony, hold your tongue.

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

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

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

"

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

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

let her go. Swiftly, she caught Vera by

the shoulder down. Vera grasped the torn edge of her dress, cheeks flushed with

sort of dignity the Brookhaven Martial Alliance

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