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.

no one in the

years, many

Ronald and Kyler swiftly intervened

powerful, while the weak had

happiness eclipsed every

he spoke up, his voice tentative. "Ms. Silva, maybe... maybe you should just hand over the necklace to Ruby ..." Vera's gaze sharpened, her voice like ice. "This

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

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

in Ruby's eyes waned just a

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

swept between the two women, his tone courteous yet unyielding. "Ms. Quinn, are

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

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

surprise evident. "Mr. Neville, you must have misunderstood. This necklace was bought for me by Robin at your family's auction for five billion. So

shrugged, 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

murmur in the hall grew louder as

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

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

Ms. Quinn too-both of them, together

...

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

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

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

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

steely, and his voice left no room for argument. "Mr.

stepped back, his disapproval evident

smile spread across Ruby's face as she glanced at

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

Nevilles. How can you

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

to Anthony, her tone daring,

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

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

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hold your tongue. I decide

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

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

his frustration. He turned to Vera,

"

learning. Rest assured, the Nevilles

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

ready to let her go. Swiftly, she

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

this the sort of dignity the Brookhaven

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