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 Alliance

many

Ronald and Kyler swiftly intervened to

the powerful, while the

every other

be. Anxiously, he spoke up, his voice tentative. "Ms. Silva, maybe... maybe you should just hand over the

storm of anger brewing, ready to spill-until a voice, low and

toward the stairs, where Jason descended with a grace that seemed practiced, his presence an immediate command for

waned just a flicker, but enough to

smile and nodded. "Mr. Neville,

courteous yet unyielding. "Ms. Quinn, are you dealing with some ...

Vera's neck, her voice colored with feigned innocence. "That necklace belongs to me, Mr.

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

for me by Robin at your family's auction for

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

the hall grew louder as his words echoed,

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

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 ridiculous... it's just stunning," muttered another. "Isn't Jason supposed to be the perfect gentleman, an example of integrity? I

too-both of them, together ...

...

mix of shock and alarm

exchange with curiosity and wariness. Resigned, he

by Jason's 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

moved closer. "Ms. Silva, since Ruby is interested in the necklace, you'd do well to pass it to

to you 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 compromise the Nevilles' standards like

was steely, and his voice left no

stepped back, his disapproval evident

Ruby's face as she glanced at

me the

the Nevilles. How can you

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

to Anthony, her

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

managed a strained smile. "Ms. Silva,

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your tongue. I decide how things are handled for

face tightened with frustration, and he sighed, voice low, as he tried again to reason.

"Enough! You're a butler, Anthony. Don't

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

"

still learning. Rest assured, the Nevilles will address

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

to let her go. Swiftly, she caught Vera by

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

Quinn, is this the sort of dignity the Brookhaven

didn't retreat. He took a