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.

that incident, no one in the Martial Alliance dared to defy Ms.

the years, many

of the severity, Ronald and Kyler swiftly intervened

their view, this world belonged to the powerful, while the

eclipsed every other

Finn knew 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

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

the stairs, where Jason descended with a

a flicker, but enough

nodded. "Mr. Neville, how nice of you to join

between the two women, his tone courteous yet unyielding.

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

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

me by Robin at your family's auction for five billion. So how it could suddenly be hers is beyond

is irrelevant to me," he replied, his tone disturbingly light. "Ms. Quinn

murmur in the hall grew louder as his words

I can hardly believe my ears," someone whispered, shock thick in

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,

Quinn too-both of them, together ...

...

arrived, his expression a mix of shock and alarm as he absorbed Jason's stance. He stepped closer, pulling Jason aside to murmur, "Sir,

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

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 a gift from Robin,

defiance, moved closer. "Ms. Silva, since Ruby is interested in the necklace, you'd

add another 150 million if you simply hand it to Ms. Quinn." Anthony, alarmed, reached out again to Jason, his voice low but urgent. "Sir, we can't

voice left no room for

Anthony stepped back, his disapproval evident but

across Ruby's face as she

give me

How can you cling to it like this? It's

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

Anthony, her tone daring, "Mr.

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

Silva, forgive

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sharp gaze halted him. "Mr. Anthony, hold your tongue. I

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

of charm fell away. "Enough! You're

a resigned nod, Anthony swallowed his frustration. He turned to Vera, an apology in his

"

... he's still learning. Rest assured, the Nevilles

"Very well," she said

Swiftly, she

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

this the sort of dignity the Brookhaven

at Ruby's actions but didn't retreat. He took a step toward