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 Martial

many

severity, Ronald and Kyler swiftly intervened

their view, this world belonged to the powerful, while

every other concern, it

Anxiously, he spoke up, his voice tentative. "Ms. Silva, maybe... maybe you should just hand

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

with a grace that seemed

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

"Mr. Neville, how nice of you to

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

with feigned innocence. "That necklace belongs to me, Mr. Neville! And yet she

though his words carried an edge. "If the necklace is Ms. Quinn's,

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

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

murmur in the hall grew louder as his words

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

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

too-both of them,

...

needed 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

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

that necklace and return it, or you won't like what happens next."

defiance, moved closer. "Ms. Silva, since Ruby is interested in

auctioned 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,

left no room for

sigh, Anthony stepped

pleased smile spread across Ruby's face as

Neville. Just give me the necklace

originally belonged to the Nevilles. How can you cling

was icy, her gaze as 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,

Anthony, her tone daring,

at their own auctions? I'd like

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

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sharp gaze halted him. "Mr. Anthony, hold your tongue. I decide how things are handled

he tried again to reason. "Sir, please. Each word

You're a

his frustration. He turned to Vera, an apology

"

young master ... he's still learning. Rest assured, the Nevilles will address

her own face shadowed with disappointment. "Very well,"

go. Swiftly, she caught

from the shoulder down.

of dignity the Brookhaven Martial Alliance

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