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

many

the severity, Ronald and Kyler swiftly intervened to restore

belonged to the powerful, while the weak had no voice to

eclipsed every other

maybe... maybe you should just hand over the necklace to Ruby ..."

twisted, a storm of anger brewing, ready to spill-until a voice,

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

waned just a flicker, but enough to soften

a smile and nodded. "Mr. Neville, how

women, his tone courteous yet

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

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 worth spoiling the

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

his lips. "Ms. Silva, whatever tale you tell is irrelevant to

murmur in the hall grew louder as his words echoed,

say that? I can hardly believe my

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

Ms. Quinn too-both of

...

one that hinted 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

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

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

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

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, reached out again

was steely, and his voice left no

Anthony stepped

Ruby's face as

give me

to the Nevilles. How

steel. "An heir of the most powerful martial family and the cherished daughter of Draconia's leading alliance-both admired both envied. Yet,

her

forcibly reclaim items sold at their own auctions? I'd like to hear your

"Ms. Silva, forgive me. The Nevilles would

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

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. Don't presume

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

"

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

glanced at Anthony's worn expression, her own face shadowed with disappointment. "Very well," she said quietly, exhaling.

Ruby wasn't ready to let her go. Swiftly, she caught Vera by the sleeve, yanking

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

this the sort of dignity the Brookhaven Martial Alliance

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