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.

the Martial

years, many similar events

Ronald and

view, this world belonged to the powerful, while the weak had no voice to

happiness eclipsed every other concern, it

maybe you should just hand over the necklace to Ruby ..." Vera's gaze sharpened, her voice like ice. "This necklace is

anger brewing, ready to spill-until a voice, low and commanding, resonated from

Jason descended with a grace that seemed

Ruby's eyes waned just a flicker, but enough

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

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

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

you are Ms. Silva," he began smoothly, though his words carried an edge. "If the necklace is Ms. Quinn's, I would suggest returning it. It's just a piece of jewelry, after all; hardly

This necklace was bought for me by Robin at your family's auction for five billion. So how

tell is irrelevant to me," he replied, his tone disturbingly light. "Ms. Quinn claims it's

grew louder as

hardly believe my ears," someone whispered, shock thick in their

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

too-both of them, together ...

...

Anthony arrived, his expression a mix of shock and alarm

watched the exchange with curiosity and wariness. Resigned,

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 next." Vera's jaw tightened, her words sharp. "This necklace was a gift from Robin, given to me on my birthday.

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

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, reached out again

steely, and his voice left no room

defeated sigh, Anthony stepped back, his disapproval evident but

across Ruby's

Neville. Just give me the necklace now,

to the Nevilles. How can you

laugh 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.

the policy of the Nevilles to forcibly reclaim items sold at their own auctions? I'd like to hear your family's official

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

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"Mr. Anthony, hold your tongue. I decide how things are handled for

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

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

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

"

he's still learning. Rest assured, the Nevilles will address this. For now, it

expression, her own face shadowed with disappointment. "Very well," she said

her go. Swiftly, she caught

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

Quinn, is this the sort of

slightly at Ruby's actions but didn't retreat. He took a