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

the years, many similar events

Ronald and Kyler swiftly

powerful, while the weak had no

every

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 a gift from

storm of anger brewing, ready to spill-until a voice, low and commanding, resonated from behind them. "Ms. Quinn,

stairs, where Jason descended with a grace that seemed practiced, his

eyes waned just a flicker, but

nodded. "Mr.

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

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

he began smoothly, though his words carried an edge. "If the necklace is Ms. Quinn's, I would suggest returning it. It's

her surprise 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

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

the hall grew louder as his words echoed,

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

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

of them, together

...

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 out of this. It's

exchange with curiosity and wariness. Resigned, he took a step

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 not surrendering

is interested

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' standards

steely, and his voice left

stepped back, his disapproval evident but

across Ruby's face as

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

the Nevilles. How can you cling to

icy, her gaze as piercing as steel. "An heir of the most powerful martial family and the cherished daughter of Draconia's leading alliance-both admired

her tone

forcibly reclaim items sold at their own auctions? I'd like to hear your family's

a strained smile. "Ms. Silva,

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sharp gaze halted him. "Mr. Anthony, hold your tongue. I

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

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

swallowed his frustration. He turned to Vera, an apology

"

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

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

Swiftly,

from the shoulder down. Vera grasped the torn edge of

sort of dignity the Brookhaven Martial

He took