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.

no one in the Martial

many similar events

of the severity, Ronald and Kyler swiftly

view, this world belonged to the powerful, while the

eclipsed every other concern,

tentative. "Ms. Silva, maybe... maybe you should just hand over the necklace to Ruby ..."

voice, low and commanding, resonated

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

eyes waned just a flicker, but enough to soften her

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

courteous yet unyielding. "Ms. Quinn,

the necklace around Vera's neck, her voice colored with feigned innocence. "That necklace belongs to me, Mr. Neville! And yet she refuses

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

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

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

louder as his

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

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

Quinn too-both of them,

...

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

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

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 my birthday. I'm

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

was 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, reached out again to Jason, his voice low but urgent.

left no room

stepped back, his

smile spread across Ruby's face

Neville. Just give me the necklace now, before things turn

How can you cling to it like this? It's

was icy, her gaze as piercing as steel. "An heir of the most powerful martial family and the cherished daughter of Draconia's

turned to Anthony, her tone daring, "Mr.

at

Silva, forgive me. The

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

he sighed, voice low, as he tried again to reason. "Sir, please. Each word you

fell away. "Enough! You're a butler, Anthony. Don't

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

"

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

glanced at Anthony's worn expression, her own face shadowed with disappointment. "Very well," she said quietly, exhaling.

to let her go. Swiftly, she caught Vera by the sleeve,

splitting from the shoulder down. Vera grasped the

Quinn, is this the sort of dignity the Brookhaven Martial

didn't retreat. He took