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

years, many similar events

Ronald and Kyler swiftly intervened

to the powerful, while the weak had

eclipsed every other concern,

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

anger brewing, ready to spill-until a voice,

the stairs, where Jason descended with a grace

waned just a flicker, but enough to

nodded. "Mr. Neville,

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

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

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

blinked, her surprise evident. "Mr. Neville, you must 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

you tell is irrelevant to me," he

murmur in the hall grew louder as his words echoed, disbelief

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

Nevilles are the most revered martial arts family, and they've always held to principles and fairness. For Jason Neville, their future leader, to say something so

of them, together ...

...

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

onlookers, who watched the exchange with curiosity and wariness.

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

Ruby is interested in

here and now, or I'll even 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

his voice left no room for argument. "Mr.

defeated sigh, Anthony stepped back, his

smile spread across Ruby's face as she glanced

Neville. Just give me the necklace now,

belonged to the Nevilles. How can you cling to

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, you're both as

turned to Anthony, her

reclaim items sold at their own

a strained smile. "Ms. Silva,

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

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

You're a butler, Anthony. Don't presume to

a resigned nod, Anthony swallowed his frustration. He

"

him. Our young master ... he's still learning. Rest assured, the Nevilles will address this. For now, it may be best if you

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

Swiftly, she caught Vera by the sleeve, yanking

the shoulder down. Vera grasped the torn edge of her

of dignity the Brookhaven

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