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 Alliance dared to defy Ms.

years, many similar events

of the severity, Ronald and Kyler swiftly intervened to

to the powerful, while

happiness eclipsed every

all too well how dangerous her displeasure could be. Anxiously, 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 necklace is a gift from Robin. No one is taking

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

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

waned just a flicker, but

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

yet

voice colored with feigned innocence. "That necklace belongs to

as he glanced at Vera. "So you are Ms. Silva," he began smoothly, though his words carried an edge. "If the necklace is

have misunderstood. This necklace was bought for me by Robin at your family's auction for five billion. So how it could suddenly be hers is beyond

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

in the hall grew louder as his words echoed, disbelief

I can hardly believe my ears," someone

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 say something

of

...

quiet understanding passing 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

watched the exchange with curiosity and wariness. Resigned,

you? Take off that necklace and return it, or you won't like what happens next." Vera's jaw

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

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

was steely, and his voice left no room for argument.

defeated sigh, Anthony stepped back, his

spread across Ruby's face as she glanced

me the necklace now, before things

the Nevilles. How can you cling to

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

her tone daring,

it truly the policy of the Nevilles to forcibly reclaim items sold at

Silva, forgive me. The

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Anthony, hold your tongue.

sighed, voice low, as he tried again to reason. "Sir, please.

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

Anthony swallowed his frustration. He turned to Vera,

"

forgive him. Our young master ... he's still learning. Rest assured, the Nevilles will address this.

"Very well," she said quietly, exhaling. "I've wasted enough time here."

go. Swiftly, she caught Vera by the sleeve, yanking

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

the sort of

He took a