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.

in the Martial Alliance dared to

years, many similar events

the severity, Ronald and Kyler

their view, this world belonged to the powerful,

every other concern, it

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

voice, low and commanding, resonated from behind them. "Ms. Quinn, is something

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

Ruby's eyes waned just a flicker, but

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

tone courteous yet

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

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. It's just a piece of jewelry, after all; hardly worth spoiling the atmosphere

me by Robin at your family's auction for five billion. So how

whatever tale you tell is irrelevant to me," he replied, his tone disturbingly light.

murmur in the hall grew louder as his words

just say that? I can hardly believe

so ridiculous... it's just stunning," muttered another. "Isn't Jason supposed to be the perfect gentleman, an example of integrity? I

Ms. Quinn too-both of

...

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 brushed him off

and wariness. Resigned, he took a step back, honoring Jason's decision,

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

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

add another 150 million if you simply hand it to Ms. Quinn." Anthony, alarmed, reached out again to

left no room for argument. "Mr.

Anthony stepped back, his disapproval evident

Ruby's face as she

me the necklace now, before

belonged to the Nevilles. How can you

and the cherished daughter of

turned to Anthony, her tone

reclaim items sold at their own auctions? I'd like to hear your family's

strained smile. "Ms. Silva, forgive me.

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

and he sighed, voice low, as he tried again to reason. "Sir,

of charm fell away. "Enough! You're a butler,

nod, Anthony swallowed his frustration. He turned to

"

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

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

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

tore with a harsh rip, splitting from the shoulder down. Vera grasped the torn edge of her dress,

Quinn, is this the sort of dignity

didn't retreat. He