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

many similar events

severity, Ronald and Kyler swiftly intervened to restore

view, this world belonged to the powerful, while the

every other concern, it

hand over the necklace to Ruby ..." Vera's gaze sharpened, her voice like ice. "This necklace is a gift from

a voice, low and commanding, resonated from

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

eyes waned just a flicker,

"Mr. Neville,

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

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

Ms. Silva," he began smoothly, though his words carried an edge. "If the necklace is

bought for me by Robin at your family's auction for

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

as his words echoed,

that? I can hardly believe my

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

too-both of them,

...

between them like an unspoken promise. They shared a fleeting smile, 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 closer, pulling Jason aside to murmur, "Sir, this isn't ... it's unbecoming..." Jason brushed him off without a thought. "Mr. Anthony, stay out of

the onlookers, who watched the exchange with curiosity and wariness.

support, Ruby turned 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

Silva, since Ruby is interested in

transfer the money to you here and now, or I'll even add another 150 million if you simply hand it to Ms.

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

a defeated sigh, Anthony stepped back, his disapproval

smile spread across Ruby's face as

me the necklace

belonged to the Nevilles. How can you cling to

heir of the most powerful martial family and the cherished daughter of Draconia's leading alliance-both admired both envied. Yet, you're both as tactless as schoolyard bullies. It's almost

to Anthony, her tone daring,

policy of the Nevilles to forcibly reclaim items sold at their own

managed a strained smile. "Ms. Silva, forgive me.

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

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

charm fell away. "Enough! You're

his frustration. He turned to

"

him. Our young master ... he's still learning. Rest assured, the Nevilles

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

her go. Swiftly, she caught Vera by the

the shoulder down. Vera grasped the torn

of dignity the Brookhaven Martial Alliance

actions but didn't retreat. He took a