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.

in the

the years, many similar

severity, Ronald and Kyler swiftly intervened to

to the powerful, while the weak had no voice to

every other

voice tentative. "Ms. Silva, maybe... maybe you should just hand over the necklace to Ruby ..." Vera's gaze sharpened, her voice

to spill-until a voice, low

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

in Ruby's eyes waned just a flicker, but

"Mr. Neville, how nice of

women, his tone courteous yet unyielding. "Ms. Quinn, are you

necklace 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

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

her surprise evident. "Mr. Neville, you must have misunderstood. This necklace was bought for me by

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

grew louder as

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

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

too-both of them, together

...

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,

the onlookers, who watched the exchange with curiosity and

you won't like what happens next." Vera's

closer. "Ms. Silva, since Ruby is 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.

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

stepped back, his disapproval

spread across Ruby's face as she glanced at

give me the necklace now, before

How can you cling to it like this?

the cherished daughter of Draconia's leading alliance-both admired both envied. Yet, you're both as tactless as schoolyard

to Anthony, her tone daring,

of the Nevilles to forcibly reclaim items sold at their own auctions? I'd like to hear your family's official stance

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

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

voice low, as he tried again to reason. "Sir, please. Each word you speak represents the

You're a butler, Anthony. Don't

He turned to Vera, an apology in

"

... he's still learning. Rest assured, the Nevilles will address this. For now, it may

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

wasn't ready to let her go. Swiftly, she

a harsh rip, splitting from the shoulder down. Vera grasped the torn

sort of dignity the Brookhaven

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