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 Alliance dared to defy Ms.

years, many

severity, Ronald and Kyler swiftly intervened to restore

to the powerful, while the weak had no

every other

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

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

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

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

"Mr. Neville, how nice

tone courteous yet unyielding. "Ms. Quinn,

necklace belongs to me, Mr. Neville! And yet she refuses to return it. How does

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

necklace was bought for me by Robin at your family's auction for five

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 it's hers,

louder as his words echoed,

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

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 example of integrity? I never thought he'd say

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

glanced at the onlookers, who watched the exchange with curiosity and wariness. Resigned, he took a step back, honoring

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." Vera's jaw tightened, her words sharp. "This necklace was a gift from Robin, given to me on my birthday. I'm not

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

by the Nevilles. I'll transfer the money to you here and now, or I'll even add another 150 million if you simply hand it to Ms. Quinn." Anthony, alarmed,

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

stepped back, his

across Ruby's face as she glanced at

heard Mr. Neville. Just give me the

to the Nevilles. How can

piercing as steel. "An heir of the most 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

her tone

at their own auctions?

"Ms. Silva, forgive me.

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

face tightened with frustration, and he sighed, voice low, as he tried again to reason. "Sir, please. Each word you speak represents

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

his frustration. He turned to Vera, an apology in his

"

still learning. Rest assured, the Nevilles will address this. For now, it may be best if

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

go. Swiftly, she caught Vera

rip, splitting from the shoulder down. Vera grasped the torn edge of her dress,

Quinn, is this the sort of dignity the Brookhaven

retreat. He took a step toward Vera. His voice