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

years, many similar events

and

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

eclipsed every other

just hand over the necklace to Ruby ..."

a voice,

with a grace that seemed practiced, his presence an immediate command

a flicker, but enough

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

the two women, his tone courteous yet unyielding.

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

glanced at Vera. "So you are Ms. Silva," he began smoothly, though his words carried an edge. "If

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

tale you tell is irrelevant to me," he replied, his tone disturbingly light. "Ms. Quinn claims it's hers,

murmur in the hall grew louder as his words

say that? I can hardly believe my ears," someone whispered, shock thick in

leader, to say something so ridiculous... it's just stunning," muttered another. "Isn't Jason supposed

too-both of them, together

...

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

exchange with curiosity and wariness. Resigned, he took a step back, honoring Jason's decision, if

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

since Ruby is interested in the necklace, you'd do well to pass

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, reached out again to Jason, his voice low

steely, and his voice left

Anthony stepped back, his disapproval evident but

pleased smile spread across Ruby's face as she

give me the

How

her gaze as 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 both as

Anthony, her tone daring, "Mr.

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

managed a strained smile. "Ms. Silva,

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

face tightened with frustration, and he sighed, voice low, as he tried again to reason. "Sir, please.

You're a

nod, Anthony swallowed his frustration. He turned to

"

learning. Rest assured, the Nevilles will address this. For now, it may be best if

at Anthony's worn expression, her own face shadowed with disappointment. "Very well," she said quietly, exhaling. "I've wasted enough time here." She turned to

Swiftly, she caught Vera by the

from the shoulder down. Vera grasped the torn

the sort of dignity

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