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

many similar events

severity, Ronald and

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

happiness eclipsed every

you should just hand over the necklace to Ruby ..." Vera's

of anger brewing, ready to spill-until a voice,

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

Ruby's eyes waned just a flicker, but enough to soften

him a smile and nodded. "Mr. Neville, how

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

necklace belongs to me, Mr. Neville!

faint crease appeared on 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

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

a slight smile tugging at his lips. "Ms. Silva, whatever tale you tell is irrelevant to me," he replied, his tone disturbingly light. "Ms. Quinn claims

as his words echoed,

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

are the most revered martial arts family, and 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 Jason supposed to be the perfect gentleman, an example of integrity? I never thought he'd

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

with curiosity and wariness.

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

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

now, or I'll even add another 150 million if you simply hand it to Ms. Quinn." Anthony, alarmed, reached out again

steely, and his voice left no

stepped

across Ruby's

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

How can you cling to it like this?

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

turned to Anthony, her tone daring,

it 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

Silva, forgive

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

low, as he tried again to

"Enough! You're

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

"

young master ... he's still learning. Rest assured, the Nevilles will address

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

her go. Swiftly, she caught Vera

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

Quinn, is this the sort of

frowned slightly at Ruby's actions but didn't retreat. He