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.

incident, no one in the

many

Ronald and Kyler swiftly intervened to restore

world belonged to the powerful, while the weak had no voice

eclipsed every other concern, it

how dangerous her displeasure could be. Anxiously, he spoke up, his voice tentative. "Ms. Silva, maybe... maybe you should just hand

to spill-until a voice, low and commanding, resonated from behind

with a grace that seemed practiced, his presence an

eyes waned just a flicker, but enough to

nodded. "Mr.

the two women, his tone courteous yet unyielding. "Ms. Quinn, are you dealing with

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

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

by Robin at your family's auction

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

in the hall grew louder as his

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

of

...

quiet understanding passing between 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 without a thought. "Mr. Anthony, stay

and wariness.

cool, her words edged. "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

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

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 but urgent. "Sir, we can't compromise the Nevilles'

left no room

a defeated sigh, Anthony stepped back, his disapproval evident

pleased smile spread across Ruby's face

me the necklace now, before

the Nevilles. How can you

most powerful martial family and the cherished daughter of Draconia's leading alliance-both admired both envied. Yet, you're both as tactless as schoolyard bullies.

her tone daring,

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

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

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tongue. I decide

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

"Enough! You're a butler,

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

"

still learning. Rest assured, the Nevilles will address this.

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

go. Swiftly, she caught

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

sort of dignity

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