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 dared to defy Ms.

many

Ronald and

view, this world belonged to the powerful, while the weak had

happiness eclipsed every

how dangerous 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

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

with a grace that seemed practiced,

in Ruby's eyes waned just a flicker, but enough

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

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

feigned innocence. "That necklace belongs to me, Mr. Neville! And

Ms. Silva," he began smoothly, though his words carried an edge. "If the necklace is

me by Robin at your

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

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

Nevilles 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

too-both of them, together

...

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

the onlookers, who watched the exchange with curiosity and wariness. Resigned,

Jason's support, Ruby turned back to Vera, her voice 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

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

million if you simply hand it to

his voice left

stepped back, his disapproval evident but

spread across Ruby's

give me the necklace now, before things

How can you

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

her

of the Nevilles to forcibly reclaim items sold at

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

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

tightened with frustration, and he sighed, voice low, as he tried again to

You're a butler, Anthony. Don't presume

He turned to Vera, an

"

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

at Anthony's worn expression, her own face shadowed with disappointment. "Very well," she said quietly, exhaling. "I've wasted enough time here."

wasn't ready to let her go. Swiftly, she

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

of

didn't retreat. He took