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 defy Ms.

many

the severity, Ronald and Kyler swiftly intervened to

their view, this world belonged to the powerful,

eclipsed every other concern,

up, his voice tentative. "Ms. Silva, maybe... maybe you should just hand over the necklace to Ruby ..." Vera's gaze

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

where Jason descended with a grace that seemed practiced,

eyes waned just a flicker, but enough

him a smile and nodded. "Mr.

courteous yet unyielding. "Ms. Quinn,

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

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

blinked, her surprise evident. "Mr. 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 hers is beyond

irrelevant to

louder as his

that? I can hardly

and fairness. For Jason Neville, their future leader, to say something so ridiculous... it's just stunning," muttered another. "Isn't Jason

Quinn too-both of them, together ...

...

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 without a thought. "Mr. Anthony, stay out of this.

the onlookers, who watched the exchange with curiosity and wariness. Resigned, he took

"You 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

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

auctioned by the Nevilles. I'll 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,

steely, and his voice left no room for

defeated sigh, Anthony stepped back,

smile spread across Ruby's face as she

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

originally belonged to the Nevilles. How can you cling

of the most powerful martial family and the cherished daughter

her tone

truly the 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

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your tongue. I decide how things are

he tried again to reason. "Sir, please. Each

You're a butler, Anthony.

frustration. He turned to Vera, an

"

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

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

go. Swiftly, she caught

the shoulder down. Vera grasped

of dignity the Brookhaven Martial Alliance

He took