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.

one in the Martial Alliance dared

many similar

of the severity, Ronald and Kyler swiftly intervened to restore

to the powerful, while the weak had no

eclipsed every other concern, it

"Ms. Silva, maybe... maybe you should just hand over the necklace to Ruby ..." Vera's gaze sharpened, her voice

spill-until a voice, low and commanding, resonated from behind them. "Ms.

descended with a grace that seemed practiced, his presence

just a

flashed him a smile and nodded. "Mr.

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

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

edge. "If the necklace is Ms.

must have misunderstood. This necklace was bought for me by Robin at your family's

Silva, whatever tale you tell is irrelevant to me,"

grew louder as his

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

so ridiculous... it's just stunning," muttered another. "Isn't Jason supposed to be

Quinn too-both of them, together ...

...

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

curiosity and wariness. Resigned, he took a step back,

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 next."

Silva, since Ruby is interested in the necklace, you'd do well

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 like

was steely, and his voice left no room for argument.

stepped back, his disapproval

spread across Ruby's face as she

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

necklace originally belonged to the Nevilles. How can you cling to it like this?

powerful martial family and the cherished daughter of Draconia's leading alliance-both admired both envied. Yet, you're both as tactless as schoolyard bullies. It's almost

to Anthony, her

sold at their own auctions? I'd

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

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

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

away. "Enough! You're a butler, Anthony.

frustration. He turned

"

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

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

Swiftly, she caught Vera by the

splitting from the shoulder down. Vera grasped the torn edge of

is this the sort of

didn't retreat. He took a step