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.

that incident, no one in the Martial

years, many similar events

of the severity, Ronald and Kyler swiftly intervened

their view, this world belonged to the powerful, while the weak

every

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

to spill-until a voice,

head turned toward the stairs, where Jason descended with a grace that seemed practiced,

waned just a flicker, but enough to soften

smile and nodded. "Mr. Neville,

tone courteous yet unyielding.

necklace around Vera's neck, her voice colored with feigned innocence. "That necklace

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

"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

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

louder as his words echoed,

Mr. Neville really just say that? I can hardly believe my ears," someone whispered, shock thick

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

of them, together ...

...

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..."

glanced at the onlookers, who watched the exchange with curiosity and wariness. Resigned,

return it, or you won't like what happens next." Vera's jaw tightened, her

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 Jason, his voice low but urgent. "Sir, we can't compromise the Nevilles'

voice left no room for argument.

Anthony stepped back, his disapproval evident but

across Ruby's face

me the necklace now, before

to the Nevilles. How can you cling to

"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 tactless as

her tone daring,

truly the policy of the Nevilles to forcibly reclaim items sold at their own auctions? I'd like to hear your family's official stance

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

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hold your tongue. I decide how things are handled

as he tried

veneer of charm fell away. "Enough! You're

Anthony swallowed his frustration. He turned to Vera, an

"

forgive him. Our young master ... he's still learning. Rest assured, the Nevilles will address this. For now, it may be best if

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

let her go. Swiftly, she caught

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

Quinn, is this the sort of

retreat. He took a step toward Vera. His voice