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.

incident, no one in the Martial Alliance dared to defy Ms.

the years, many similar events

Ronald and

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

happiness eclipsed every other

you should just hand over the necklace to Ruby ..." Vera's gaze sharpened, her voice like ice. "This necklace is a gift from Robin. No one is taking it

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

head turned toward the stairs, where Jason descended with a grace that seemed practiced, his

just a flicker, but enough to soften

flashed him a smile and nodded. "Mr.

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

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

carried an edge. "If the necklace is Ms. Quinn's, I would suggest returning it. It's

was bought for me by Robin at your

lips. "Ms. Silva, whatever tale you tell is irrelevant to me," he replied, his tone disturbingly light. "Ms. Quinn

the hall grew louder as his words

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

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 something

Quinn too-both of them, together

...

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

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

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

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

if you simply hand it

and his voice left

sigh, Anthony stepped back, his disapproval evident

across Ruby's face as

give me the necklace now,

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

was icy, her gaze as piercing as steel. "An heir of the most powerful martial family and the cherished daughter of

Anthony, her tone daring, "Mr.

items sold at their own

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

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Anthony, hold your tongue. I decide

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

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

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

"

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

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

to let her go. Swiftly, she caught Vera by the

a harsh rip, splitting from the shoulder down. Vera grasped the torn edge

is this the sort of dignity the Brookhaven

at Ruby's actions but didn't retreat. He took a step toward Vera. His voice