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 Alliance

years, many similar events

the severity, Ronald and Kyler swiftly intervened to restore

the powerful, while the weak had no voice to

happiness eclipsed every other concern,

her displeasure could be. Anxiously, he spoke up, his voice tentative. "Ms. Silva, maybe... maybe you should just hand over the necklace to Ruby ..." Vera's gaze sharpened, her voice like ice. "This necklace is

anger brewing, ready to spill-until a voice, low and commanding, resonated from

a

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

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

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

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

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

surprise evident. "Mr. Neville, you must have misunderstood. This necklace was bought for me by Robin at your family's auction

tale you tell is irrelevant to me," he replied, his

murmur in the hall grew louder as

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

their future leader, to say something so ridiculous... it's just stunning," muttered another.

Quinn too-both of them, together

...

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

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

didn't you? Take off that necklace and return it, or you

Vera's defiance, moved closer. "Ms. Silva, since Ruby is interested in

if you simply hand it to Ms. Quinn." Anthony, alarmed, reached out again to Jason, his voice low but urgent. "Sir,

his voice left no room for argument.

a defeated sigh, Anthony stepped back,

across Ruby's face as

me

necklace originally belonged to the Nevilles. How can you

family and the cherished daughter of Draconia's leading alliance-both admired

turned to Anthony, her tone

the policy of the Nevilles to forcibly reclaim items sold at their own auctions? I'd like

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

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

tried again to reason. "Sir, please.

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

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

"

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

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

go. Swiftly, she caught

down. Vera grasped

Quinn, is this the sort of dignity the Brookhaven Martial Alliance

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